Monday Morning Hangovers

Being a minister in today’s world can easily deplete you. It feels like you’re always counseling someone, intervening in a crisis or preparing a sermon. After awhile it feels like your days simply run together and you lose track of time. However, no day feels more draining than a Sunday.

You prepare so hard to make sure you’re seeking God step by step. Your expectations can’t be real high if you’re just throwing something together. However, when you know you’ve prayed hard and prepared thoroughly you’re expecting God to do great things. It is so awesome to see God change lives through the combination of His truth and the Holy Spirit working together.

When Sundays are finally over I find myself needing extreme relief. You pour out so much that your mind and body desperately need rest. Many pastors experience what I call a Monday morning hangover. Therefore, I try to take Monday’s off the best I possibly can. Why? Because I know if I don’t stay healthy, I won’t be helpful to anyone for very long.

“Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” Luke 5:16