He had experienced a long, difficult week. Struggling to preach, his mind was tired, and his body was weak. By God’s grace he was giving it his all, but by the end of the service, his heart was weak and discouraged.
Discouragement comes in waves like low and high tides.
Discouragement attacks at weak moments.
Discouragement is the unwanted companion of most pastors.
As my wife and I have travelled here-and-yon the past six months, and I have spoken with many pastors on the phone, discouragement in the ministry is an ever-present temptation to which many succumb.
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