There are many types of leaders and most must take time away to be refreshed to continue the charge.
As men, we tend to think we have things under control. We don’t know how to ask for help.
This holds true for many men in Christian leadership, as well. We feel if God called us to lead men He must clearly trusts us meaning we need to suck it up when we get weary.
He tells us, “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others .” (Philippians 2:4) With that can promote a lot of pressure. If not careful, we can tend to take on others’ burdens.
God also reminds us to, “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11). We tend to put others’ needs before our own.
We forget that Jesus periodically went off on His own to pray. He took time for rest and reflection so He could continue His mission.
When tending to your sheep “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.“ (Philippians 2:3) I know you are doing just that. I simply want to remind you to take care of yourself too.
Jesus also instructs us to, “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. (Acts 20:28)
It’s okay to rest gentlemen. Jesus says to us, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” (Mark 6:31)
God has you! “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)
Let’s not forget to lift each other up and ask for encouragement when we need it.
I thank God for you men. Just knowing you are out there leading other men helps me know I’m not alone. You aren’t either.
I thank God we have each other. I will be praying for you.
Be encouraged brothers.
MikeSextonNC 