Have you ever experienced writer’s block? You sit down to write, and there’s nothing. You stare at the laptop (or paper) for what feels like hours, and you’re not sure what to say. It happens to everyone, but it’s often because you’re running on empty.
Now, imagine
this as a full-time worker in ministry. As a minister, you’re constantly
creating. Week after week, you’re pouring everything you have into your
messages—sermons, Bible studies, or short sharings. The challenge is that you
can only pour out what you’ve put in. If your bucket, so to speak, is running
dry, you’ll struggle to pour anything more out. A reading habit helps keep your
bucket full all year long. It’s essential to be reading your Bible (first and
foremost, above all else) and, in your spare time, other books.
The key is CONSISTENCY.
When you make a habit of reading every day, you’re constantly finding ideas.
Storing these insights in a notes database, or simply in your mind, means
you’ll have a wealth of fresh thoughts and ideas ready to deliver. You’ll
always have something meaningful and helpful to share. And when you sit down to
write your messages (or in my case, outline ideas)—whether you’re working weeks
in advance or, as I often do, a night or even just hours before (a risky
move!)—you’ll be able to produce good messages faster. But you have to put in
the work—read books! 😊
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THINK BIG. START
SMALL. GO DEEP.
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