Don't Trip

During my family vacation, I had a lot of time to think about the changes that have been taking place in my life over the last year. I thought about the fact that Barry has been called to the ministry and what that has come to mean for me.
I am really honored that God called Barry and I am willing to follow where God leads him. Barry is a spiritually strong person and God uses him to speak to me.
Sometimes though, I think that people forget that we are real people...born sinners just like everyone else. We make mistakes just like every one else and we get hurt just like everyone else. I think that sometimes people think that a pastor and his wife should be perfect - without sin or flaws. That is just not possible.
The only perfect person and friend is JESUS. I have a misguided sense of humor that gets me into trouble sometimes. I sometimes do things or say things that I think are hilarious and nobody else does. But God created me this way and rather than apologize for not being perfect, I am thankful that I don't have to be. Even though I don't deserve it, God loves me and He will continue to change me over the years. He has given me victory over the need and drive to be perfect. I'm done with that, so if I do or say something that someone doesn't like...in the words of Steve Harvey..."don't trip, he aint through with me yet."