EP. 23 Self-Care & Biblical Counseling: Establishing A Rhythm Of Rest In Ministry To Prevent Burnout

Episode Notes:◎ Self-Care: how to avoid burnout.◎ Going beyond our Sunday services and quite times to ensure we’re investing in our soul’s with God’s Word.  ◎ Psalm 73.26, not Psalm. 76.13, there is no verse 13. ◎ 26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.  (Ps. 73.26)◎ Establishing a rhythm of rest at least one day of the week. ◎ Physically, Spiritually, Intellectually, Emotionally◎ Ps. 46.10◎ A way to prevent taking things home is resting in the theological doctrine of God’s sovereignty - realizing God’s care and concern for those that we’re counseling.  ◎ How do I work through the burden for them and their circumstances and be ok with how my circumstances are not nearly as difficult◎ Taking those thoughts captive when we begin to feel guilty that our lives aren’t “as bad as others who suffer more”.  ◎ Counseling will invariably stir up our own stuff. ◎ Who’s in our life to speak into our life when we get stirred? ◎ Physically, we need to be far more intentional with being active and creating a healthier diet. ◎ Planning is the most important part of self-care. Episode Resources: Call the sabbath a delight - Walter J. Chantry The Lord’s Day - Joseph A. Pipa, JR. Instruments In the redeemer’s hands - Paul Tripp