Take heed to yourselves, lest you be void of that saving grace of God which you offer to others, and be strangers to the effectual working of that gospel which you preach; and lest, while you proclaim to the world the necessity of a Saviour, your own hearts should neglect him, and you should miss of an interest in him and his saving benefits.
This is more difficult than you think. It is hard to take care of everyone you know. It is difficult to pastor people. Everyone has an opinion. Everyone has a problem. Everyone would like for you to spend more time with them. Yes, it is a joy and blessing - but not at the expense of my own soul. I have been challenged so many times this week....I need some down time to think, to rest, whatever.