Friday, March 17, 2023

It’s Been a While

I know that there has been some time since you have heard from me directly. For those of you who don’t know, I am in school again, of sorts. I am training to become a chaplain at Grady Memorial Hospital, the number 1 Trauma Center in, Georgia. 
You may think as I did,  that all of the time I spent with the department of defense while in turkey, and Japan with the US military and pastoring, would have some appropriated accreditation towards this process. However, while it does mentally, emotionally, and certainly spiritually does; it does not in terms of accreditation. At least from what I’ve discovered. 
So, I ask for grace as this process continues. I certainly believe that I am following the calling of the Lord. While I was in turkey, I tried to join the military as a chaplain. However, having been born with sickle cell disease immediately disqualify me from that prospect. The thought occurred to me again while in Japan, and a friend, who was in the process of becoming a chaplain, became injured and introduced me to the world to which I am now involved. This particular process was shortly thereafter solidified by my father in the ministry. 
While there is certainly more to come in terms of devotions, sermons, songs, theological ramblings, discussions, and motivational writings. Things, may be a bit scarce for a while. 
As always though, I am completely open to questions and topics that arise in your hearts.  Feel free to contact and ask. 
Blessings. 
~Dr. McGinty 🎶 

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

God's got a plan for you

God's got a plan for us.. Jeremiah 29:11 right? The question is, do you believe it? Do you live your life understanding that God has a plan for you, as your reality? Think on it. We have presuppositions for every aspect of our lives. Meaning, we already think a certain way about any given situation based on past events in our lives. Are the lenses through which you see life negatively tinted?
Do the following statements apply to the way you think?  

  • I know I'm going to be late, 
  • I know he's gonna get on my nerves, 
  • My boss is always in a bad mood, 
  • I bet no one did the dishes, 
  • I know my co-workers aren't going to do their share, 
  • I'm not calling my mom because she's always negative, etc.. 
Your way of thinking shapes what you understand as your reality. Think on good things says, the Lord in Philippians 4:8. Why not live in a reality where God has plans to prosper you? Why subconsciously, or inadvertently spend time in a reality constructed by the enemy of goodness, and a tainted mind rather than walking in a reality that is ORDAINED by a HOLY and righteous God???

I love you and I am praying for you...
~Pastor Erroyl

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