At our church Executive Board meeting last night, they asked us if we would be open to having a farewell get-together on Sunday the 16th, which is my last Sunday at the church. They wanted to have it in the afternoon at 3 pm so those who know me from other churches could come. I did announce it at the Ministerial Assoc. meeting today and I think some of my fellow ministers from town may come. It will be interesting to see who from the church will make the extra effort to come???
I had a lot of stress from last night's meeting. I gave them a summary report of my time as their pastor--but I also included answers to, and suggestions for, some of the issues that had been brought up about my ministry. I don't know why it gave me such physical stress, but it did. I have been trying to walk a mile a day on the treadmill to help with the stress. What do you do when your mind and heart say things are going to be okay because God is in control, but your body just does not get the message?
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You are not alone. My body does that same thing in many ways under really stressful conditions. All I can say is keep walking, find a good listener and talk, take some time alone each day to rest the mind, and keep praying. I know you didn't need me to fix it... but those are some suggestions. I'm praying for you daily.
I guess you just wait for your body to catch up with your mind!!
love you!!
Jeff and Joylene--thanks for your input.
I am doing better tonight, however this morning and afternoon was not too good because I was talking with "Norm" about the church situation--that gave me stress again. But I walked on the treadmill when I got home and now I'm doing better. Thanks for your prayers!, Love ya
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