Five Ways to Recharge Your Emotional Batteries

In ministry, an emotional quick charge resembles a complement for preaching on Sunday morning. Thriving on one affirmation to the next is a dangerous way to minister in this culture. An emotional quick charge occurs when we watch a movie just to escape from reality. In the end, an emotional quick charge may or may not be there when we need it most. A better way is to provide emotional trickle charges.

Here are five emotional "trickle charges":

1. Read, read, read.

2. Find a task you can finish.

3. Prioritize your schedule.

4. Expand your heart.

5. Develop a "dream day."

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