Posted on 06/02/2015 9:07:58 AM PDT by OK Sun
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.
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
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.
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.
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). Its not only okay to get away from people to be with God; its necessary.
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Applies to other occupations, also.
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