"Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. You will surely wear yourself out, both you and these people with you. For the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone."(Exodus 18:17-18)
One of the traps that clergy often find themselves falling into is thinking they can do it all. The problem is actually two fold. Not only does this lead to burn out and frustration, but the reality is there are things we are not equipped to do. We are much better served sharing the work load and especially finding people who actually have the skill set to do these things.
This is not a problem that is unique to clergy. Anyone with a work ethic can fall into the trap themselves. Sharing the work load is hard, it means we have to trust others. It means we may have to share the glory! But how much easier our lives can be when we choose to be part of a team rather than being a lone ranger.
Blessings,
Ed
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