Awake & Arise

We all have those mornings that we just aren't in the mood for getting up and out of bed. Perhaps you slept well, or maybe you didn't. But where you are is just to wonderful to give up in light of what you may or may not have to face once your feet hit the floor. Does something major await that you don't want to deal with and figure out?

Whether or not disaster looms ahead or there's just a sense that another day for potential problems  is lurking, it's time to examine what's going on.

Even a leader can miss this in their own lives, but one of the marks of a good leader (as stated by a friend of mine) is that they recognized when someone on their team is already stretched.

You are already doing X and Y... you are not taking on Z as well.

And if they insist on Z, then the next question is whether X or Y is being given up.

The lack of ability or awareness of a leader is what causes burnout among the team. Thus, if they can't spot it in others, one wonders if they have placed such boundaries in their own lives. Do they recognize them? Do they follow them when they get close to taking on too much.

Moments such as this contribute to not wanting to get out of bed and take on the day. It may seem like it's a minor deal; but like most everything else, that's how major stuff begins. Neither external monsters nor internal strongholds are created overnight.

So, thanks once again for joining me in prayer, this #seniorPastorMonday. May today be a day of refreshing and rejuvenation. Pray pastors would arise refreshed and strengthened; ready to take on the challenges of the day, even in the face of difficulty and disconcerting matters. May the spirit of discouragement be lifted as a spirit of peace takes over within them. Pray for wisdom and guidance as they lead their teams and staff; that there would be a prospect of hope and a countenance of potential as they place their trust in the most High God, anew and afresh.

May Hell tremble under the feet
Of those who arise under the anointing of the Holy Spirit
And the power of God.
For the cause of Jesus Christ.

- PNC

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