Rejoicing in every season

Open: Story of deep encoyragment followed by deep discouragement

(baptism followed by pastoral disaster?)

Nature of ministry.

Own temprament effects whether we see encouragments of discouragements more.

But easily can find ministry defines our joy.

How can we avoid letting success lead to pride, and strife lead to burnout?

Content:

Application.

Where do you need to hear this today?

Where has your ministry been defining your joy?

How can you be rejoicing in Jesus over the summer?