When I exited full-time ministry almost two years ago there were many things I anticipated missing. I knew I would miss the people I pastored, because they were great. I knew I would miss the style of worship I had enjoyed at my former church. I knew I would miss preaching, and having a congregation to lead. However, the one thing, it turns out, that I have missed most - by far - has been prayer.
As a pastor part of my job description is prayer. I took for granted times of prayer. I am not talking about a personal quiet time of devotion and prayer. I am talking about spending time talking things out to completion with God; listening and hearing His instructions. I am talking about feeling the confidence of knowing that I have heard God's vision and direction with clarity. That is what I miss most.
I have missed everything else that I mentioned above, but having the time to pray it out is what I am looking forward to most.
--Ben
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