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Admission: I’m Not That Impressive
It’s true. I’m really not that impressive. And I’m okay with that.
I love the reaction people have when they first discover that I’m starting a new church and am going to be a pastor. Their response is usually something like, “But you’re a dude?” Suddenly, they act totally different and guarded. My whole purpose after that is to take off any mask I’m wearing and invite them to do the same.
Of course, there’s the other reaction. People who’ve heard about me, read my stuff, whatever, before they ever meet me in person. They have some expectation in their head and when we connect, I can see the disappointment in their eyes as they realize I’m just a normal dude. They were hoping for so much more. Again, I’m not that impressive.
So that leaves me with a choice. I can either try to be more impressive and meet people’s expectations of me OR I can embrace my dudeness and do my best to keep it real.
The truth is- I’m just a guy who’s trying to follow Jesus around as best as I can.
I’m sorry if I don’t impress you. I don’t impress me either. But frankly, the world doesn’t need more impressive pastors; we need more authentic people who follow in the footsteps of an awesome Savior.
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I wish we all had this notion of ourselves!!! Miss you bro!!!
Good word! The world needs to see us being ourselves and living out the call on our lives in the community we are in. Being, doing, and showing speaks much louder than saying! Keep preaching!
Jason,
I just came across your blog today via Brad Ruggles’. Good content, brother. Great thoughts, I look forward to hearing more of what’s on your heart. Blessings.
Hey! Who says we’re not impressed?! I totally want to grow up and be a “dude” like you someday. (wink)
humility is more eternally impressive
Llloyd- miss you too dude.
steve – thanks for the encouragement. “being, doing, showing” does speak louder.
Aaron- any friend of Brad is a friend of mine. thanks for stopping in.
Shawn- you, my friend, are a dude’s dude.
true that David.