Ministry is stressful. Some of the anxiety is good, and some bad. Only God can reveal whether the anxiety is coming from a place of dependence or independence. We see both types of anxiety in scripture.
There was good anxiety for Peter when he was being asked to get out of the boat.
There was bad anxiety for Jonah as he was getting on a boat.
There was good anxiety for Abraham when he was offering his son.
There was bad anxiety for Abraham when he was lying and saying his wife was his sister.
There was good anxiety for Hosea when he was marrying a prostitute.
There was bad anxiety for Judas when he was selling Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.
Times of anxiety are a test for a leader. A critical aspect to figure out is the origin of the anxiety. Is it arising because you are following God (walking by faith), or because you are going your own way?
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