I was ordained by West Ridge Church today. This is something that I have wanted to do for a long time, but for some reason when I started the ordination process I wasn’t very excited. I just kind of thought “eh, it’s just a church thing” like it was something that I would do just to gain credibility. I was wrong.

Today I realized how wrong I had been the first time that Brian (the Lead Pastor) prayed over me. In that moment I realized the power of a spoken blessing. I realized that ordination is much more than just the giving of a title, but it’s the support and blessing of God’s people. It is being sent out into the world.

I think this is why Jacob and Esau fought over of Isaac’s blessing, because a spoken blessing is a big deal.

This really makes me pause and think about the words that I am speaking over others. Just a thought.

1. alece Says:
   May 21st, 2008 at 12:26 am

   congratulations… and i enjoyed the way you described that. yes, the power of a spoken blessing!

2. unworthysaint Says:
   May 31st, 2008 at 10:22 am

   Amen!
   You hit the mark with your insightfulness on the spoken word. Words mean something! To think that we will give an account for every idle word…is humbling for me. it makes me more aware of the plethora of wasted words that spew forth from my mouth on any given day. Words with no edifying or redeeming value. Whether preaching, teaching or in everyday conversations, words mean something…may all your words point people to the Lord Jesus and His glory!