This is a weekly email that I get which often contains information that I have found to be inspiring. Thought I would share this with you.
Stop Look Listen
Featured Resource
by Bruce B. Miller
This is the 249th issue sent
since February 22, 2007
"...fulfillment is the carrying out of your life's mission. It is being a responsible steward in each stage of your life. Burnout comes from trying to seize opportunities that do not fit the current season of your life."
Miller, Bruce B. Your Life in Rhythm (pp. 83-84)
To make the most of the quote above by Bruce Miller, we must stop the flow of life and assess where we are right now. So,
This Week's Challenge is to: STOP what you're doing. Put down the book you're reading. Stop responding you your email messages. Stop studying for your next sermon. Whatever you're doing, stop. LOOK around you. What do you see? Are you convinced your life is in good rhythm? Would Jesus Christ be pleased with your use of time? LISTEN to the still small voice down deep inside you. Hear what God is telling you through your emotional reactions of late. What is He saying to you through your scripture reading? What is he telling you through interactions with others?
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." 1 Peter 4.10
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YEAH MINISTRY!! booo burnout
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