Pastoring is a privilege. You get to see God work in people's lives. You experience the joy of watching people grow. And you discover what's really going on beneath the surface.

But man, it can get heavy. Jonathan Levin hits the nail on the head in this article:

More than once, I’ve reflected on the fact that leadership isn’t nearly as glamorous as people think. You pour yourself out, pour yourself out, pour yourself out. You make yourself vulnerable to anxiety, blame, and worry. The pressures and...