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Discouraged in Ministry? Here’s How to Get Your Joy Back

God reminded Elijah that He was not in this alone. He had people prepared to help him. Elijah just needed to connect with them.

You may be reading this and feel all alone in ministry. I want you to know today that you are not alone. The fact you are reading this shows you are not alone. There are people God has prepared to help you … to encourage you … to lift up your weary arms … to help you carry the weight of the ministry.

God has volunteers prepared to help you in ministry. God has people ready to come alongside you. You’ve just got to ask them and they will say “yes.”  

I know what you’re thinking. “I’ve already asked people and they said ‘no.'” This just means you haven’t asked the right people. You see, God has some Elisha’s already prepared to help you. You simply have to ask Him to lead you to those people. He has divine appointments waiting for you.

This is vital. If you try to carry the ministry by yourself … you will constantly get discouraged. You weren’t meant to carry the ministry alone. You were meant to do ministry with a team. Here’s the key… 

Spend more time sharing the ministry than you do carrying the ministry.  

Shift your thinking from “How much can I do?” to “How much can I empower others to do?”  

Concluding Thoughts…
Everyone gets discouraged at times … I can tell you from personal experience. But it’s what you do with that discouragement that makes the difference. Don’t let discouragement rob you of the great things God has for you and your ministry.  

Remember the highs and lows will come … make time to rest and replenish yourself which includes preventative measures … be honest with God and tell Him how you’re feeling … remember your calling … and surround yourself with others who can help you.
 
Let’s beat discouragement and meet one day at the finish line!  

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