• When planning a pivotal week/month in your ministry area, don’t forget about the mental toll (not to be confused with troll – you need to watch out for these too) your activities will take from you.  It’s easy to look at a calendar and think “Oh I have enough time to do that”.  Time isn’t always the issue.  Prayer, rest, processing and debriefing are also essential
  • If you need rest, rest.  It’s the same with prayer, processing and debriefing.  Don’t mow the lawn (I’m always trying to get out of this one!), don’t work on your house, don’t be a good parent (ok bad idea).  The point is DO what you NEED to do or else you’ll take time off without actually preparing yourself for the next big thing.
  • If what you’re doing takes a mental toll, be sure to plan extra time for prayer, study and reading.  If you’re preaching or teaching more often, get some EXTRA prayer time in.  If you don’t plan these into your week, you’re planning to fail
  • And while you’re working, walk in the grace of God (His ability to do what you can not do in your own ability).  Without grace, burnout comes quick!
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