The Dramaqween Pastors Kid

Sometimes I google Pastors Kids just to see what comes up… Today I found this…

Abstract:  Pastors” children have been thought to have more behavioral problems than other children since they face high expectations and are part of families that are often under public scrutiny. The purpose of this study was to describe the social competencies and behavioral problems of a national sample of pastors” children, aged 4–16, and to compare them to age and sex standardized norms. Data were obtained on 98 children from a random sample of 62 families, using the Child Behavior Checklist. Results indicate that scores for both boys and girls at each age grouping fell within the acceptable norms for both social competencies and behavioral problems.

DUHHHH! Of course we are normal! We just don’t get away with things because we have an entire congregation holding us to a different standard. If I squealed my tires out of the parking lot (yes I have done it… and it was worth it) and Johnny with the 9-5 dad does the same thing, he may get an eye roll or a huff from the older people. I get talked about and my father gets a talking to.  If only we could sin in peace. Kidding.

The other morning while opening my mail I came upon something that would bug me for weeks! It was an envelope from “St Matthews” in Oklahoma. Inside was a paper prayer rug perfectly folded, probably by a machine from what I could tell.

Confused and somewhat creeped out by this sheet of paper I read the rest.  

 Also included was a sheet of paper that read…

Notice the face of Jesus on this Church Prayer Rug. When you first look, you will notice that His eyes are closed. If you relax and continue looking straight into His eyes, you will see His eyes slowly opening, and He will begin looking back at you. Jesus sees your needs (Philippians 4:19). Use this unusual, important, Church Prayer Rug for tonight only.

Let us ask you: Would you like to have God’s blessings upon Your home, your family and your finances? Say, “Yes, Lord Jesus, I do need Your financial blessings upon me and my family’s finances!” Deuteronomy 28:6 Just put a mark by your needs below, telling us that you want prayer. Also, check any other needs you are facing. Pray about sowing a seed gift to the Lord’s work. Give God your best seed and believe Him for His best blessing (St. Luke 6:38). Now, go and use this Church, Faith, Prayer Rug. The Lord is watching and waiting. You are about to enter the Holy Spirit of God right here in your home, through this faith exercise. Then, it is a must that you return it for another to use.

What happend to just talking to God for free?  What would prompt someone to think that they would need to kneel on a 9×13 piece of paper to be heard?  The people who work this scam have reaped $26 million dollars! That just shows how many people are searching and reaching out for help. 

 Some of my best talks with God are simply in my car while I’m driving or just going through my day. I’ve never thought to pick out  a rug to bend a knee on! Maybe I would be more disciplined if I had one. kidding.

I had to laugh as I read it to Karl over the phone… they want me to send it back with money so someone else can use it? Clearly no one used it before me, unless they iron the knee marks and tears out of them to mail them again. My laughter turned to nausea. Who are all those people out there who send in their hard earned money to be heard by God? Why have they not heard that God hears them regardless.  My heart aches as I write this picturing all those hopeless people who believed that they had to go to such great lengths to be heard.

If only there were a way to get their mailing list and share the TRUTH about prayer. It’s not through a rug, or a human sized box in a church, or a necklace, or a box!!! I am comforted to know…

1 Corinthians 3: 20    And again, The Lord knows the thoughts and reasonings of the [humanly] wise and recognizes how futile they are.

It’s been too long! My apologies! I was sucked into work and nearly drowned a few times. Life has lightened up a little bit. whew!  

A few weeks ago in church we had a suprise guest. ALL Star player Micheal Redd from the Milwaukee Bucks (they aren’t that good… but he is!). Karls dad is the chaplain so, I hear the in’s and out’s… whether or not I understand their sports lingo is another problem. I did understand what Mike said a few Sundays ago in church.  He spoke about being a pastors kid and all the joy and pressure that can come with it. At one point he talked about his dad being his “free ticket to heaven” I almost cried! That is exactly a line that is already written in my book! I’ve used that analogy so many times! Mike is a great example of a genuine, Godly man. I admire him and all that he does. Strangely enough his wife is a PK too!   You can watch the service at…

http://www.springcreekonline.org/site/cpage.asp?sec_id=1992&cpage_id=9160&time=11:57:02%20AM