Things I learned through my time of Withdrawal...
- Wayne Cordero saved my life and ministry... After reading his book “Leading on Empty” I am convinced I was headed for a breaking point at some point down the line in my life and ministry. I have and will continue to make changes necessary to leave a Lasting Legacy.
- I have more time than I thought. Cutting out extra stuff helped me realize how much time I waste.
- My relationship with the Lord is the Source of Everything else. Yet often It gets shelved somewhere between car maintenance and shower cleaning. It does not occupy the space in my heart and mind that it should if it is the source of everything. (As a pastor this is a sad revelation.) So I am evaluating the changes that must be made to transform this unacceptable situation.
- Christian music is good but not a lot of it is GREAT!
- Facebook / Twitter are far more useful tools than they get credit for. I was shocked at how many people I felt disconnected from.
- I get grumpy when I fast Food.
- Maintaining a Blog is exhausting. I need to figure out how to be a smarter blogger. I think I might use more video. Would you watch my short clips?
- Changing patterns takes a tremendous amount of intentionality. You cannot say... I want to change, I need to change or even I must change without making a plan and actually putting the plan into action.
- Push email on my iphone is stupid. I cannot and will not be a slave to my email... especially when I delete most of it. My email will serve me and not the other way around.
- This will be a yearly event. I will also add into my life’s schedule times of getting out of town for times of withdrawals.
- I need a Sabbatical... Not this year but in the next few years as we round the corner to seven or ten years it is Vital the Elizabeth and I get a Sabbatical in order to gain freshness and longevity at High Point.
- We are entering into a season of High Points Story that is really exciting. I feel encouraged, Fired Up and energized by what I feel the Lord is brewing in my heart.
- Isolation is a Scary place to be... Withdrawal is a Non Negotiable place to visit!
- The WELL of your Soul is what you serve others with... If it’s shallow, contaminated, or not built to last you’re in trouble. If it is Deep and Living water it will refresh people for Years to come.
- Jesus took breaks from the demands of Life and ministry often... I am still chewing on this and am incredibly challenged by it!
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