I've been in the worship ministry since i was 6. Im on keys. From one church to another because we moved places twice. 6 months ago i voluntarily asked my pastors if i could go off the worship ministry for a while because i was having problems coping with fact that my ex was the drummer and he left for a year and he's back again. i needed to settle myself for a while so that i could perform better as a musician and for the Lord and i got back in the ministry after 3 months. ive been back for only like 3 months in the ministry and i need to go off again because my review classes for my nurses licensure exam are scheduled every sunday's because i have hospital duties on the other days and classes on the remaining days. ill be graduating from college and finishing my degree this march. somebody will be taking over on the piano for a while but he, too, might have to leave the country soon for his work. should i feel guilty? after my review and if God wills i passed i may also leave country
2007-01-14 11:24:28 · 4 answers · asked by terra 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
you do not need to feel guilty. being in the ministry is not the only way to serve.
2007-01-14 11:27:20 · answer #1 · answered by james b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bless you, lady. I do believe that as we use the gifts God gave us, church leadership can sometimes abuse that. In other words, they see our desire to work for the Lord, and they may use that to place guilt upon us. In that way, the church can be toxic. I'm not saying your church is that way, but I do think you need to evaluate what your true needs are - spiritually, emotionally, educationally, etc.
In addition, you are trying to finish your course so that you can take your nursing exam and pass. If you need time off for that, you should ask for it. The church is responsible for getting your replacement - that is not your job. Nor is it for you to feel guilty about it. Remember, Romans 8:1 says there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. God is not condemning you. He loves you, and as Paul says, in Romans again, nothing shall separate you from the love of God. So go, knowing that God has it all under control, and take care of your business, following that which God has for you. I wrote a little more on this myself if you're interested at my blog at
http://wisdomwalking.net/2007/01/03/christian-spiritual-growth-without-the-church/
Be blessed...
2007-01-14 11:35:23 · answer #2 · answered by kwizwalk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is more important to be a nurse than to play piano. You may be playing music for God on the piano, but you will be using the hands of God to heal as a nurse.
If you believe in that stuff, anyway. :-)
2007-01-14 11:28:50 · answer #3 · answered by Esma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel guilty you have to think of your career.
2007-01-14 11:28:26 · answer #4 · answered by mamabear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋