Ministry is not a sprint, it is a marathon. I have heard some well-meaning Christians say "I would rather wear out than rust out," but both of those options take you out of the game!
Rick Warren compiled the following reasons people run out of gas in their cars. I think there are many parallels to those who do ministry "in the flesh" rather than being empowered "by the Spirit."
What do you think about this list? Which is your most likely cause for "running out of gas" spiritually?
See if you notice any parallels to being physically ..emotionally.. spiritually running on empty!
- Unprepared: Not starting out with a full tank!
- Leaks: Having an unknown leak that is quietly draining you!
- Availability: Can’t find a filling station!
- Finances: Can’t afford gas - so you keep procrastinating
- Presumption: Assuming you have what it takes to keep going, Lying to self. Wishful
- Inattention: Being distracted & not watching your gauges or don’t believe them(broken)
- Hurry: Driving at high speed which causes you to run out faster
- Pressure: rapid acceleration , putting the pedal to the metal
- Ego: Trying to drive to far and not knowing the limits of your tank
- Busyness: Being too busy to stop and refuel
- Lack of Knowledge: When you don’t know how to fill the tank
- Overload: When you’re carrying too much weight
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