Getting Tired of Ministry

Nehemiah 8:10 (NKJV) Then he said to them, "Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."

We really want to stay as close to Jesus as possible. Action, even spiritual action, unless it's bathed in prayer can very easily become 'self-action.' There are a lot of people who get involved in what they believe to be 'ministry' when they truly weren't given that direction by the Lord. You may hear from time to time folks share, "I'm so burned out," or "Why isn't anyone helping me"? Of course, we can get tired in the ministry but getting tired of the ministry is a danger sign. Getting mad at others is another serious danger sign.

In the ministry that God has called you, serving the way God has called you, in the power that God has given you, will yield wonderful spiritual results. Although you may get tired in the ministry, you won't find yourself despising serving Jesus. Instead, you'll enjoy the peace and joy of Jesus.

It's when I start to do things that I'm not supposed to do, that I start to get weary and bummed out. But when I am doing the things that God has called me to do, the way He's shown me to do them, it's wonderful.

If you're weary, bummed out, and on the verge of burn out: stop. Step back in prayer and ask God to reveal His will, His ways, and His power anew and afresh to you. That's a prayer He'll answer!

In Him,
Pastor Ed


Response:
Your e-mail was very informative to me. Thank you. On a different note, I want to sincerely thank you and your staff at Calvary for your prayers. I have submitted a number of prayer requests about my son's situation. Because of your prayers (after 3 years of homelessness) he has secured a warm, safe, permanent place to live and is on the way to getting his life in order. He continues to await determination for social security (mental and physical impairments) but at least the constant struggle for a place to live has been overcome. I cannot thank you and your staff enough for your continuing prayers and thoughts. God does work miracles!!!!!