Not only was my energy for ministry gone, I cared less. Preaching that once was a joy became a drudgery. Call it mid-life turbulence or depression. Fortunately for me , the church was supportive and gave me the time and the means to get away and rest. However, for several months I preached with practically no prayer life, relying on Jesus intercession for His children.
Crises do come.
You may be in the middle of a storm right now. It may be a marriage problem or disappointment with a child. Perhaps you have neglected taking time off, or personal time with God and now you find yourself sick or burned out. Don t give up. Don t run away.