Tip Of The Iceberg
For every "high-profile" conversion/reversion to the Church, there are innumerable ones that remain unseen, under the radar so to speak. A recent comment made me realized that throughout the world there are many in active ministry that would be unable to remain in that particular ministry if they converted. Not only are they struggling with the theological implications of conversion, but practical ones as well, such as food for the table, college tuition etc. Many of us had no such obstacle to our conversions . Our struggles were often about relationships with friends and family vs loss of livelihood.
Let us continue to remember these "not-so-high-profile" seekers and converts in our prayers.
posted by Russ Rentler, M.D. | 8:07 AM
2 Comments:
I think of the pastor who wants to convert, but has a wife and kids who are opposed. Or the protestant female pastor who makes a decision to cross over. Or the pastor who is has been leading a church congregation which has been handed down through his grandfather and father. Those are some very tough situations..I really haven't taken this to prayer seriously.
Thanks for the reminder and the 'spiritual nudge'.
This might be a reason why the prodigal son gets the fatted calf even though he did not remain in his father's house. There is an aspect of "hitting bottom" associated with humbling yourself and coming home if you had once treated that home as if it were of little personal value.
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