http://blog.nextlevelworship.com/2009/02/07/life-of-worship-means-fighting-to-the-finish/ Transforming Resources & Articles by Dwayne Moore Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:13:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://blog.nextlevelworship.com/2009/02/07/life-of-worship-means-fighting-to-the-finish/comment-page-1/#comment-5953 Next Level Worship Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:07:15 +0000 http://blog.nextlevelworship.com/?p=1898#comment-5953 Dick, thank you for writing. Yes, there is most certainly something called burnout! Many leaders have experienced it to some degree at some point if they've been in ministry for very long. It can come on us quicker than we realize, and it usually happens when our horizontal output overtakes our vertical input. Ie, we become so busy with "ministry" that we fail to invest ample time at Jesus' feet in quiet time to hear from him and be rejuvenated and refocused. I would not recommend that anyone lead others in worship if they themselves are not truly in love with Christ. Gifting is not nearly as important as a passionate and true heart. I would encourage you to get away for a day or two and get alone with God and your Bible. Invest time on your knees and confess every known sin that He brings to your mind. Don't leave your quiet place until you have reconnected with Him and until you know every sin has been forgiven. That is the point where you will begin to fall back in love with Jesus and spending time with Him. Dick, thank you for writing. Yes, there is most certainly something called burnout! Many leaders have experienced it to some degree at some point if they’ve been in ministry for very long. It can come on us quicker than we realize, and it usually happens when our horizontal output overtakes our vertical input. Ie, we become so busy with “ministry” that we fail to invest ample time at Jesus’ feet in quiet time to hear from him and be rejuvenated and refocused. I would not recommend that anyone lead others in worship if they themselves are not truly in love with Christ. Gifting is not nearly as important as a passionate and true heart. I would encourage you to get away for a day or two and get alone with God and your Bible. Invest time on your knees and confess every known sin that He brings to your mind. Don’t leave your quiet place until you have reconnected with Him and until you know every sin has been forgiven. That is the point where you will begin to fall back in love with Jesus and spending time with Him.

]]> http://blog.nextlevelworship.com/2009/02/07/life-of-worship-means-fighting-to-the-finish/comment-page-1/#comment-5601 Dick Bugg Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:57:43 +0000 http://blog.nextlevelworship.com/?p=1898#comment-5601 Is there such thing as burn out and how do you know if your there. Also is it right to lead worship if you have the gifting and experience the anointing (as affirmed by many in the congregation) but I can't say that I am in love with Jesus, as I heard preached last night. I also see worship leaders like darlyn czech who seems to hopelessly in love with the lord as she leads. I do it more out of duty and because there is need. I am in a small church with limited resorces talent wise. I've been at it for a couple years now and pretty much enjoy it but can't say I feel the call. I would love to hear some input on the subject. Dick Bugg, Anacortes wa. Is there such thing as burn out and how do you know if your there. Also is it right to lead worship if you have the gifting and experience the anointing (as affirmed by many in the congregation) but I can’t say that I am in love with Jesus, as I heard preached last night. I also see worship leaders like darlyn czech who seems to hopelessly in love with the lord as she leads. I do it more out of duty and because there is need. I am in a small church with limited resorces talent wise. I’ve been at it for a couple years now and pretty much enjoy it but can’t say I feel the call. I would love to hear some input on the subject. Dick Bugg, Anacortes wa.

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