Mike Edmisten Follower of Jesus. Husband of Nicki. Father of Ryan & Brock. Communicator of the Word.

Thoughts on Sundays

It's early on a Sunday morning. Brian Morrissey (our youth/worship minister) and I are the only ones in the church building right now. It won't be long until this building is bustling with activity, but at this moment, it's absolutely quiet. It's usually around this time each Sunday that I ponder and reflect on certain things, some of which I want to share with you. These are some of my usual "early Sunday morning thoughts."

• Are we coming to church today or are we coming to meet God today?
• What if my message bombs?
• How will we receive our guests? Will we get out of our comfort zones to make them feel comfortable?
• This is an incredible calling that I have been given. Preaching the Word of God is the most humbling and exciting experience of my life. It is my passion.
• Will our worship be heartfelt and sincere or will we just go through the right religious motions?
• I'm tired. My neighborhood was very quiet when I left this morning because everyone was still sleeping. I was just a little jealous.
• Will we be ready to minister to the hurting people who walk through our doors this morning?
• How many people will walk through our doors who are hurting in secret?
• I wonder if a "regular job" would be easier than my job.
• I wonder why I would want something "easier."
• What will be the eternal significance of what happens here this morning? We may not know until eternity.
• I make good coffee.
• This morning will be imperfect. Excellence is our goal, but imperfection is always our result.
• All of my work and preparation through this past week will come and go in the span of one hour this morning. Then it'll be time to start all over again.
• Sometimes Sundays are great. Sometimes they wear me out. But God is blessing the journey. Thanks God…for everything.