Caffeine, soda, sugar, chips, and other recreational foods should be kept at a minimum. An obese, sedentary pastor or missionary, under stress, is commonly a candidate for a wipeout in ministry. We need to discipline ourselves to take at least one day a week away from work. Regular vacations are also important. Most individuals need to sleep at least seven hours a night to maintain maximum function.
Regular exercise dissipates nervous energy and releases happy chemicals into the brain.
God s people too often neglect this common knowledge. We Need Friends. Good friends bring us laughter, comradery, support, and accountability. A good friend is a rare find, and a person to be cultivated. Vocational ministers need to be less competitive and friendlier.