What are some practical ways that the Holy Spirit engages our lives and empowers our ministries, and how can we experience more of that blessing? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by dedicated pastor, best-selling author, and devoted Christ-follower, Max Lucado, as they explore the amazing power, strength, purpose, and blessing of the Holy Spirit.
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Some key takeaways from this conversation:
Max Lucado on facing pastoral burnout: "Little by little, I began to just harden, just harden. I found myself unresponsive. My compassion level began to disappear. My sympathy began to evaporate. And then I couldn't sleep.... So at the age of 35, I was a classic case of pastoral burnout.... The church was growing, or at least healthy. But the demands were far too many, or I did not know how to put up boundaries...I was just a mess."
Max Lucado on trusting the Holy Spirit in ministry: "I don't panic anymore. I don't get anxious. I really don't. I used to. I used to, and I used to think it was up to me. But now I'm convinced that the Holy Spirit will bring to remembrance what I need. Why? Because he's my paraclete. He's my counselor, he's my comforter."
Max Lucado on how the Holy Spirit is key to all of life and ministry: “I think maybe my only job is today, just to walk with the Holy Spirit…. and if I make that my primary job, everything else will fall into place.”
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