For some of you, yesterday was a difficult day. Something
happened (or has been happening) within your congregation that makes your ministry
difficult.
If that’s where you are today, here are a few suggestions:
1.
Pray much today, asking God to teach you
and grow you. Even in the toughest situations with people who
are simply sinful,
we can learn something. Lean
on God all day long.
2.
Don’t overreact with emotion. Your
emotion may be justified, but don’t let it lead to bad
decisions. Don’t let somebody else’s issues create more difficulty for you.
3.
Talk with somebody. I
realize you may not be in a position to talk about everything, but find
somebody with whom you can share
your burden. Let a friend encourage you.
4.
Realize what Satan wants to accomplish in
your life. No matter what you faced yesterday, the
enemy wants to discourage and defeat you. It’s your call whether you
let that happen.
5.
Read some of your favorite Bible
texts. I know this suggestion sounds simplistic, but
that’s the point. Go back to a basic strategy of letting the Word of God speak
to you as it has in the past.
6.
Work hard to reflect on anything positive
that happened yesterday. Ask God to help you see His
hand rather than the tough stuff. Even a glimpse of His work will help you deal
with the negatives.
7.
Begin making plans to address the
issues. Some situations demand follow up, and I’m not
suggesting you ignore that need in your church. I’m simply saying that you need
to think through your reactions and respond wisely.
What other steps would you take?
Source: By Chuck Lawless
This article originally appeared here.
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