What happens when you run out of strength in ministry?

It's when real ministry begins

What happens when you have nothing to give?

Recently, I’ve been experiencing some hardship in my life where i’m just… tired. I don’t have anything to give. I have so many ministry responsibilities and opportunities and just feel … empty.

(Obviously, prolonged burnout is a real and different issue, but I’m describing a temporary one!)

I had this revelation:

If after having nothing to give, and all I offer people is Jesus, that’s probably when real ministry begins.

So much of my life is built upon me being strong, wise, and capable.

And the Lord is teaching me, that I’m not great. He is great. Not me.

And if I want people to experience him, I want to be in this space of weakness.

I don’t offer people my strengths; I offer people my weaknesses. And in the process, God shines through.

If you’re experiencing weariness, let this be an encouragement. It isn’t you who’s great, it’s Christ in you.

You were made for greatness,
Phil