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One of the things that I have pondered for years as a minister. Something many don't want to address...The wounds in the pulpit.

Oftentimes leaders will pour and pour into others yet have little to nothing poured back into them.  I have watched leaders literally leave ministry because of frustration and loneliness. 

Some leaders will pull from other leaders and 'dump' them when it is time to pour.

We have some issues that need to be addressed...

Some feel they were dumped when actually they were separated by God for a season. This is not repeat not what I'm talking about.

I have had leaders to call me hurt and frustrated trying to figure out why they were dumped.  Wondering if they had done something wrong.

They unfortunately trusted other folks (usually other leaders) only to find themselves dumped after being used....

For example we have modern day Davids running from modern day Sauls trying to figure out what went wrong.

You have Micaiahs simply telling the truth and being thrown in prison for it...

Also there are some Josephs ....No matter what they do the brothers can't stand them and throw them into a pit.

Yes I do realize that God knew these things would be....

Come on folks let's be real about this....One of the areas of ministry the Lord has placed me in was helping leaders through their struggles, hurts, frustrations etc..

We tend to overlook the fact that ministry does not shield from hurt, issues etc...

Sometimes ministry makes you an open target to more darts.

We don't pray for our leaders as we should....

There are a few armorbearers who got into the game for their own gain (2Kings 7:1-end). 

In this scripture the King was distraught. Famine had hit the people by way of the Syrians....
 
He sent a servant to behead the prophet.  The prophet sheltered the servant considering the fact that he was simply doing his job. 
In the meantime, he went to the gate and spoke with the King's assistant and told him that this time tomorrow everything would change . 

The assistant didn't believe him nor did he share the news with the king. 

The prophet told him you will not be a partaker...

The man saw the crowd the next day and they trampled him underfoot.

The King was distraught... This lord at the gate was more concerned with his position then helping the people.  The Bible said He sent His word and healed them. (Psalms 107: 20)

All that is needed is a word from the Lord... Somewhere folks began to believe that certain leaders don't need help because they hear from God.  This is not true.

True leaders of God have a dual nature.... They are both Shepherd and sheep....

I have not found the word undershepherd in scripture anywhere.  If you have then email it. (Thank you)

The Shepherd side administers the word to God's people.  The sheep side needs it poured in.  Sure many say this is the job of that Shepherd's covering.  Okay so then we refuse to admit the number of Saul's that roam. 

Sad to say a number of leaders face this from other leaders.....

More to come on this subject ....