September 1, 2009 | Read Time: 1 minute
Larry James is tired.
Mr. James, who runs the Central Dallas Ministries, makes a candid testimonial on his blog about the fatigue that can hit charity leaders.
“Charity can wear you out,” he writes. “Not only does it direct attention to the immediate and persistent suffering of today, it forces those engaged in relief to work hard to bring help, but it also demands that those who do so also devote considerable time and effort to enlisting the assistance of outsiders who must be urged, cajoled, and motivated to provide funding for the enterprises of compassion.”
But, he says, he is far from quitting.
Occasionally a “breakthrough” occurs and he and his organization contribute to helping impoverished individuals or families discover a way to help themselves.
“In the breakthrough,” he writes, “I will find the renewal that keeps me going for another round.”
What do you think? What do you do to get motivated on those difficult days when the resources seem small and the challenges enormous? Click on the comment button below and share your ideas.
