Pouring Into Others When You Feel EmptySample
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Taking Time to Rest
If you’re feeling empty and tired, there’s probably a reason for that. It means your body and soul need something in your life to give. You don’t have to feel guilty, nor should you, for wanting some rest. Compassion fatigue is a real thing; I’ve watched many volunteers in the church take a season of rest. I’ve certainly had to and it’s why pastors take sabbaticals. Rest is necessary.
In Mark 6, John the Baptist was executed, and, for Jesus, this was difficult as John was his cousin, the forerunner, and someone he cared deeply for. Mark then mentions the apostles began returning from their trips to share the gospel. These men were no doubt physically exhausted from their travels and emotionally exhausted from the death of John. Jesus knew they all needed rest; they didn’t even have the leisure time to eat. Rest was necessary. (Although they were right back out there, feeding the five thousand!)
In Exodus, Moses is taking on too much and his father-in-law no doubt notices that he is getting worn out. He gives some fatherly instruction that Moses should proactively share the responsibilities to alleviate the burden.
You must know your limitations; know when you need rest. If you need to take a break, that’s ok! If you need to step back in some ways at church, don’t be afraid to do so. Take care of yourself before you break. Take time for yourself, but I hope you’ll still find the small ways to pour into others. We’ll take a look at that more over the next few days.
If you’re feeling empty and tired, there’s probably a reason for that. It means your body and soul need something in your life to give. You don’t have to feel guilty, nor should you, for wanting some rest. Compassion fatigue is a real thing; I’ve watched many volunteers in the church take a season of rest. I’ve certainly had to and it’s why pastors take sabbaticals. Rest is necessary.
In Mark 6, John the Baptist was executed, and, for Jesus, this was difficult as John was his cousin, the forerunner, and someone he cared deeply for. Mark then mentions the apostles began returning from their trips to share the gospel. These men were no doubt physically exhausted from their travels and emotionally exhausted from the death of John. Jesus knew they all needed rest; they didn’t even have the leisure time to eat. Rest was necessary. (Although they were right back out there, feeding the five thousand!)
In Exodus, Moses is taking on too much and his father-in-law no doubt notices that he is getting worn out. He gives some fatherly instruction that Moses should proactively share the responsibilities to alleviate the burden.
You must know your limitations; know when you need rest. If you need to take a break, that’s ok! If you need to step back in some ways at church, don’t be afraid to do so. Take care of yourself before you break. Take time for yourself, but I hope you’ll still find the small ways to pour into others. We’ll take a look at that more over the next few days.
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