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For a number of years, and now recently, I have worked a full-time secular job and led ministry. Those of you who do this know how difficult it is. I can’t imagine being in this situation with kids of your own. I want to take a moment and offer some encouragement to you. YOU ARE GREAT!! I LOVE YOU!! KEEP IT UP!! YOU SMELL NICE!! OK that last one was just for me (I smell like Krispy Kreme doughnuts.) Seriously thank you for your work. I know it is very tiresome work, but believe me it is definitely worth it.

I do want to offer some suggestions for when you have had it up to here.

• Worship – take time to retreat to a peaceful place and commune with the Father. Psalms 23 tells us about resting and renew our strength. Isaiah 40:31 trust in the Lord, you will not grow weary. By worshiping you are placing God as the center, focusing your attention on Him and not your to do list. His strength will come as you lean on Him.
• Prayer – spend time in the closet in prayer. 1 Corinthians 14:4 says personal prayer is personal strength.
• Give it to Christ – Philippians 4:13 Christ is your strength.
• Mind your priorities – Luke 16:10 Jesus teaches be faithful in little things. Keep God first, your spouse and family second & third and your ministry last. It sounds weird but the pay off is fantastic!
• Use your gifts – Do only what you are called to do and what God has gifted you to do. Don’t say yes to something just because “If I don’t no one will.” The reason no one else will is because there is no need for them to.
• Delegate – Be organized and delegate responsibilities to others. You maybe surprised what some one can do if you ask and instruct them.
• Have fun – take time to laugh and have fun. Find ways to relive stress and foster joy & happiness.

I know these are common sense, but sometime we need to be reminded of the simplest of things. What you think? Do you have any suggestions to help? Comment below.

I want to send out a challenge to all my full-time children’s pastor friends drop some lines of encouragement to those who pull double duty.

God’s Love and Peace Out!