What do I do when my body is screaming at me to stop?

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When my body is screaming at me to stop, I think of the story of the blind man in Luke 18. He was persistent in his disturbance, crying out to Jesus until he got face-to-face with Him. As a pastor, I've seen people who are struggling with their own inner demons, and they often feel like they're a disturbance to others. But I believe that's a sign that they need to keep pushing forward, to keep crying out to the Lord until they find relief.

For me, personally, I've learned to push through physical exhaustion when I'm working with the youth group at church. I know it's not just about me, but about the kids who are counting on me to lead them in their faith. When my body is screaming at me to stop, I remind myself that I'm not just serving myself, but serving the Lord and serving others. And that gives me the strength to keep going, even when it's hard.

As a father, I've also learned to push through my own limitations when it comes to my kids. When Joshua was younger, he would often get frustrated with me when I couldn't keep up with him. But I knew that I had to keep going, even when I was tired, because he needed me to be there for him. And now, as a pastor, I see that same dynamic play out in the lives of the people I serve. They may feel like they're a disturbance to others, but I know that they're just crying out for help, and that's when the Lord shows up.

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