My temptation is to say, “I am proud of who I have become.”  I have become a mature Christian and have overcome all my shortcomings. Then, I might tell you about all the sins that are now in my past and explain how I no longer struggle with them.

That is simply not true.

I know that as a Pastor, I should have my spiritual life in perfect order and no longer struggle with sin. The fact is that I still have issues, make mistakes, and live outside of God’s will each day.

Am I a better person than I was a few years ago? Definitely yes. I try to walk closer to the Lord with every passing day. I am proud of who I am becoming. But I am not finished yet.

Just like you, even Christian leaders are a work in progress.