Acts 14:23 And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
What an amazing Sunday. Doug was appointed as an Elder in our church. Being an Elder is an honor and a responsibility. It was beautiful watching the other elders praying over Doug as he knelt before the congregation and God. The congregation and Doug both recited vows to each other....and then we prayed. I am so proud of my man. My Christian husband and Christian father to our girls.
1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you.
Doug has made a major commitment to our family, church, and community by accepting this honor. But this decision does not just affect Doug, it affects me and the girls as his family. We must also rise to the calling to be the type of family that is worthy of Doug's appointment. We must think about our walk with God, our witness to others, and our words and actions. We will all fall short, as will he. But picking ourselves up, being transparent, and asking forgiveness for our sins is mandatory.
It has been a blessed Sunday for this family, I pray for a blessed week for all of you as well.
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