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Old 02-01-2009, 03:01 PM
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Re: AHHHHHHHHH......I'm SOOOOO Frustrated.

First of all, pastors are still human. LOL!!!! They don't always get it right. Secondly, if you're feeling like you need to get down to the altar, then get on down there!!!! Would your pastor stop you halfway down the aisle?

My pastor often says that if you are noticing a problem, maybe God is talking to YOU about fixing it. Maybe God was looking to you to lead some people to the altar this morning. Something to think about....

Don't lay it all on your pastor's shoulders. Most pastors are not going to keep preaching if everyone is in the altar prayer, crying, repenting and worshiping.

My suggestion would be to get on your knees at the altar and start praying fervently for your pastor, and those who need to respond to the message.

I've seen pastors do this whenever there is someone still out in the audience they are trying to reach, who isn't responding. I don't think the entire service should be pointed toward one person, but it's a common (and somewhat understandable) mistake to make.

Really, though. Talking to your pastor isn't going to help. What do you want him to do? Give you a banner to raise above your head so he can know he's done his job and can stop, in your estimation? LOL!!!!! Just pray for him, and when YOU are ready to pray and worship, go do it. Don't be guilty of suppressing the Spirit yourself, by waiting for a verbal invitation from the pastor. I don't think your pastor would want that.
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