Vacation is right around the corner for me. I am looking forward to taking a "mental break" from being a pastor. I really love my job and everything is going well, but I still need to get away on a regular basis. When you work with people, you need breaks! Even the Tokyo Zoo closes down annually. I think the animals need a break from people too!

So let me encourage you to take time to recharge your batteries. Take some time to have fun. If you cannot afford a vacation, try a stay-cation. Just stay home and do a lot of fun stuff you normally don't do. When you are all finished you will feel better. You will have a new perspective and new energy to do what God wants you to do with your "regular life."