Hey, all! Pray for me - I am really in a "funk" right now - feeling burned out by the ministry, completely directionless (I know I need to make changes; I'm just not sure how to go about doing so!), and feeling kind of lonely here.
I know I don't have any reason to feel all depressed and "funky." Which makes it even more frustrating to feel this way!
I know you all understand - so if you could lift me up in prayer, that would be awesome!!
Praying for you, Puppetmaster....are you sure you aren't just experiencing the summer slump? Summertime is hard in the church...even with nothing difficult going on, it's still usually a down time for many.
Praying for you Puppet! I pray God will give you direction and excitement about that direction for your ministry. Also praying He gives you rest and strength!
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"How can I keep from Praising Your Name, How can I ever say enough, How amazing is Your Love!"
Part of it is the "I hate summer" blues - only for a children's pastor, it's the exact opposite: not a lot is going on everywhere else, but that's when a lot of kids' programs and events are kicking it into high gear. And leaders and workers are nowhere to be found!
I actually told my husband yesterday (who is overseeing the Royal Rangers director), "Tell Jim* that if he doesn't have his act together by the September 3rd kick-off night, I will personally come down there and beat his head with a blunt object." That is how annoyed I was last night by apathetic leaders. I really wouldn't do that, obviously. For starters, the leader in question is a Marine, LOL!!!
So yes, I am wavering between excitement about all the changes we're making, and all of our "summer end" events that we have going, and complete despair that no one else seems to be catching my enthusiasm. And without leaders, my programs and events will fall flat on their face.
I'm (either I am or my husband is - we haven't decided yet!) making an announcement on Sunday morning in "big church" for our upcoming August Wednesday night ministry, and trying to snag some volunteers. Pray for an overwhelming response - I really need this to come together!
