This past Monday I was able to spend the afternoon with around 40 other ministers. Our conversation was all about being spriritually renewed. Spiritual renewal not only refreshes us personally, but makes us more open to God's leading and allows us to lead others more effectively. In some places (read churches) there is push back against the idea of a minister taking a break (read sabbath) in order to be renewed. However, even in the business world leaders are realizing that by taking short breaks and times of sabbath workers are more efficient and effective in their job. I really enjoyed the conversation yesterday. One of the main reasons I enjoyed the conversation is because I'm wired that way. When I don't take time for Sabbath or renewal I become extremely ineffective and distracted. I need time to center, to focus, and to grow.
As I was returning today a friend and I began to process the day on our ride home. It became apparent to us that not only do we need to take time for sabbath and renewal, but our congregations, our flock need these things as well. And so we began to ask the question, "How can we be examples of renewal in specific ways that almost anyone else could follow and find renewal as well?"
And so I'll open it up to you. How are you practicing spiritual renewal in your life?
As I was returning today a friend and I began to process the day on our ride home. It became apparent to us that not only do we need to take time for sabbath and renewal, but our congregations, our flock need these things as well. And so we began to ask the question, "How can we be examples of renewal in specific ways that almost anyone else could follow and find renewal as well?"
And so I'll open it up to you. How are you practicing spiritual renewal in your life?
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