If God has chosen us to serve Him, will He also not take care of us?
We need to avail ourselves of the means of grace God has provided.
Do I read God’s Word to nourish my soul or do I read it to use it for ministry?
I was there not as a pastor. I was there as one of the people in the community.
Being in a place where we could see nature around was a great help to me.
Some of us pastors make people so dependent on us. And not only do we spoil them, we hurt ourselves.
Many people can recite by heart the flight safety instructions before a plane takes off.
“In the event of decompression, an oxygen mask will fall from the ceiling. Pull the mask towards you, place it over your nose and breathe normally.
“If you are travelling with young children, attend to yourself first before attempting to help others.”
Rev Dr David Wong, advisory pastor of Zion Bishan Bible-Presbyterian Church, used this image to illustrate the importance of pastors caring for one’s self before they can look after their flock.
Ps David shared his personal story of recovery from the edge of pastoral burnout in the late 1980s with other pastors and church leaders at the inaugural Christian Mental Health Conference (CMHC). It was held online in July 2021.
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