Well today I made the decision to work towards more preparation for Sunday but to clear my plate for Tuesday night. As I entered into this week I found that I was feeling as if my stamina was low. My wife and I just came out of a week of reflection and fasting where the Lord really revealed some things to us.
In entering this week I was feeling weary, tired, depressed, and hurt. I just felt alone! I see great potential for everything that I am/we are doing.....but I believe I reached a place where all pastor's reach, exhaustion. A place where I believe instead of trying to do more....we should rest, be around family, surround ourselves with friends, and draw near to the Lord. Last night I did this with my staff and it was much needed. We had a chance to share things, feelings, ideas, etc. We really just came together to put it in the Lord's hands.
We are doing everything we can with everything that is available to us and more. Is there areas where more is needed, yes; but this will come in time. Is there a place where the SHOW needs to be, yes; but this will come in time. Is there a time for rest, yes; and HE has shown me the time is now. I remember when I set forth the core and they were ordained for ministry. I told them they could have their greatest moment, greatest time of being used for the Lord, greatest victory in life, etc. But nothing would compare to drawing alone with Him. This is where we can minister from the overflow....only then can we be filled and rested. So today.... I go to rest with my family.
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