Today I was Approved for Ordination in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Upon hearing those words, I cried tears of joy and relief and thanksgiving.
More thoughts and reflections later. After a nice dinner with my dad and step-mother, and a stop at FedEx-Kinkos to download the Diane Rehm Show on my iPod, it's time to make the 3-hour drive home.
I'm going to be a pastor in Christ's church. I still can't quite believe it.
Lord, have mercy upon me.
Christ, have mercy upon me.
Lord, have mercy upon me.
