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Dear Friends,
Please continue to pray for me.
My current prayer request is not due to another financial hiccup but rather to me hitting the proverbial wall with all the plates of "Things I Do" that I've been spinning and balancing for years- I can't keep spinning them all.
I am wrung-out, worn-out and burned-out.
Mostly by the ministries I am involved in.
I asked for prayer because my husband and parents and I were having a meeting with my pastor.
And I had written my letter of resignation.
I do not know what else to say but that I am still in limbo. Still sitting in God's waiting room . . . . .
I did not resign.
Nor did I yet lose any of the heavy responsibilities I carry.
However, I was able to hear directly from my pastor that he supports me and appreciates me and the work I do. He does not want to allow me to step aside.
I was also able to bluntly say, "Something has to give. I am burning out. I am worn out. I can NOT do all this anymore."
Unfortunately no real resolution was made in how to ease my load.
Mr. Steady has since come up with a plan to speak with pastor about lowering my hours as youth director. And the future possibility of looking into someone else to take over.
I've been asked how I am feeling today.
I am numb.
I feel run over and then backed over.
I am in prayer. I am crying out to God that my steps remain walking in line with His.

Hello!

12:14 PM, 2008-Dec-31 .. Posted by Anonymous

I have felt what you are feeling right now...I had a complete break-down 3 years ago. It was not a pretty sight. It has taken me along time to get over it and I would not want anyone to go through what I did....but God did some amazing things in the mist of it all:)

The only advice I can give is to Lean on Him and Read your Bible!!! No amount of counseling can help compared to what God can do on His own!!!

If it is possiable give yourself sometime way from all the responsibles at chucrh you need to step-back and see what is actually going on and what is going on in your mind:)

Spend some extra time with your family.....but spend alot of extra time with God sometimes He just whispers wait, wait, wait. Don't rush into anything!!

Love to you,

Renee

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12:23 PM, 2008-Dec-31 .. Posted by sweetie

praying my friend, praying.
hugs
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3:08 PM, 2008-Dec-31 .. Posted by Lynne

Amy,
It was good that you were able to be direct with your Pastor. If things don't change, you may just have to resign. You can always do this gracefully by giving them lots of notice so they can find a replacement.
What are the ministries you are involved in? Are they part of your job as YP or something else? I am getting the feeling that people are just saying "this can be done by the YP" and adding to your work load.

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4:15 PM, 2008-Dec-31 .. Posted by gabbie427

I felt like this a few yeara go when I felt like my job respsonsibilities were always on the rise, but the compliments on my work, and my paycheck were not. Hubby and I prayed and prayed and I wrote out my resignation letter as well. Then we prayed some more.

Finally we came to the conclusion that my health and well being were much more important that my position. My family needed me, and if I didn't get away from the hours and stress this job was brining on me, I couldn't guarantee if I would still be in good health in another year. It was taking all I had.

So we prayed, again, to see if this was the right thing to do and God assured us we were doing the right thing. I miss the job and the people....but I don't midd the stress and the long 65 hour weeks, etc.

Let God lead you!! He will give you an answer.

God's Blessings (and Prayers),
Amy Jo

praying

7:49 PM, 2009-Jan-2 .. Posted by Anonymous

Amy, I don't know you... I stumbled upon your blog and check in periodically just because I like it.. :) and I happened to see this prayer request. Before you gave any explanation, I had a gut feeling that this was indeed what it was about. My prayers are with you, from one Believer to another.

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1:14 PM, 2009-Jan-5 .. Posted by raspberrydreams

I just found your blog today and am so saddened to hear about your burdens. I too have suffered these feelings and it finally took its toll four years ago when I just couldn't do anymore.
You are in my prayers and I hope things ease for you soon and may 2009 bring you the peace of mind that you deserve.
Will visit again soon to see how things are going.

Blessings To You

Janette