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About this book
"They made me take care of the vineyards, but my own vineyard I neglected." (Song of Songs 1:6b)
Paul urged Timothy to learn this vital principle when he was still young. It contains one of the keys in Christian work: If someone in ministry is not all right, the quality of their ministry will be affected. In Christian ministries, it is easy to find workers who never think of themselves. While selflessness is a Christlike trait, at times we can push ourselves too far, leading to the paradigm of stressed and burned-out people. In order to love God and serve others, we often need to be still, take a rest, and be refreshed. This book will help Christians find the balance between ministry and "monastery," between the urgent work of service and the place of rest and restoration.
Caring for our own "vineyard"—the talents, gifts, and emotional resources of our personality—is not only a privilege but a duty. It is part of good stewardship, an act of obedience as disciples of Christ. Far from being a sign of a more spiritual attitude, neglecting our own needs can be a serious mistake and even a sin.
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Table of contents
- Copyright
- Foreword
- 1. ‘Jars of Clay’
- 2. The Empty Pool Syndrome: When Output Exceeds Input
- 3. Preventing Mistakes That Empty the Pool
- 4. Guarding Your Vineyard: The Practice of Caring for Yourself
- 5. ‘Be Still, and Know That I Am God’: The Healthiest Renewal
- Epilogue
- Appendix: Troubled by Your Past?
- Questions for Study and Reflection
- Recommended Reading
- About the Author
- Lausanne Movement