I am a pastor (among other things). Quite often, I do not feel pastorly. Today is one of those days. I am not up to the challenges, or the level of concern I need to have for the rest of the world. Or really even for myself. I am overwhelmed. In times like this, I generally find that the only solution is getting out there and doing my thing. I must get immersed in the lives of others, care about the problems of other people. The solution ends up being the very thing I least want to do. After all, what is the alternative?
What do you do on days when you don’t feel you can rise to the challenges in front of you?
Temp Arbor 
I too am not feeling up to myself lately, health, emotionally, spiritually, all running on low reserve. I am talking to God, trying to listen( I’m not the best listener), doing my best to treat others with kindness even though I feel like a witch, keeping my tongue in check:) I am helping where I can, but not overly so because I think I need some extra time to take care of me.
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I become a recluse. I hide myself in a room and read, think, pray, or stare out the window. Most of the time I try to shut the world out, clear my mind and recharge.
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I would love to know the answer when you find it out.
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You’re right Dave! It is the one thing you least want to do that ends up being the thing that pulls you out of the “funk” you’re in. I hate that! I’m sure God knew what he was doing when he made that so however. I still hate it though! Laura – I totally “get” how hard it is to be kind when you feel that way. “Witch” is putting it mildly!
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