We should interpret our low battery as a call to come to the Shepherd.
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I have an outdated cell phone; it’s several versions old. It doesn’t have the latest hardware or capabilities, and it always needs to be recharged. My old phone is a constant reminder of a timeless lesson: I need regular recharging too.
At some point during your pastoral ministry, you’ll experience fatigue. Neither faithfulness in small things nor the godly ambition to do great things will protect you from weariness. No amount of training nor academic preparation will insulate you from getting tired. Our need for regular recharging is a foundational reality of our walk with the Lord. David demonstrates this truth and God’s care for us in Psalm 23:3 when he writes, “He restores my soul.”