Comments on: Feeling Down in the Ministry http://biblicalpreaching.net/2008/02/17/feeling-down-in-the-ministry/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:51:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: awsaufley http://biblicalpreaching.net/2008/02/17/feeling-down-in-the-ministry/#comment-1911 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:31:00 +0000 http://biblicalpreaching.wordpress.com/?p=324#comment-1911 First, don’t fall prey to the numbers game. For several years, I got discouraged when our church’s raw data (attendance and offering) were down. Sometimes it still happens–but now I nip it in the bud much sooner. Remember that success is to be defined by life change, not how many butts are in your seats.

Second, God really enjoys using what we think, well, sucks. It’s really tempting to judge our preaching on our delivery, how we felt about the message, etc. I’ve found that God has used some of my “stinkers” more than the ones I thought were a grand slam.

Finally, stay near the cross. You can’t help but feel encouraged when you are at the foot of the cross.

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