Addressing Signs of Leadership Fatigue

Thom S. Rainer ^ | May 21, 2015 | Chuck Lawless

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Previously, I posted on “13 Signs of Leadership Fatigue.” Several readers asked me to write a follow up post about ways to deal with these signs. Maybe these suggestions will help you move past leadership fatigue.

1. Living by a “get me through the day” philosophy – You may begin the day with prayer, but surviving the day is your prayer theme.

•Ask God each day to help you see glimpses of His work like an answered prayer or a restored relationship.
•Actually watch for those glimpses. Trust that God will show you

2. Losing vision – Fatigued leaders don’t consider vision beyond the end of this workday.

•While not ignoring the “big picture,” strengthen your vision for one area of the church about which you are passionate.
•Talk to local leaders about needs in your community. Your vision will expand when you see again the world outside your church.

3. Developing poor sleep patterns – The patterns may vary, but in any case, you’re exhausted.

•Read scriptures that address resting in God (e.g., Psa. 4:8, Prov. 3:24), and let the Word of God bring you comfort.
•If the patterns persist, consider talking to your physician – just in case some other underlying cause is present.

4. Declining spiritual disciplines –Weariness leaves little room for anything like Bible study and prayer that requires “discipline.”

•Reading one more verse a day or praying one more minute each day is positive. So, do that – read a little more, and pray a little longer each day.
•Take a brief retreat from the needs of the people around you (Luke 5:15-16). It’s not only okay to get away from people to be with God; it’s necessary.

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H/T to the Christian Post.

Applies to other occupations, also.