I am very concerned about a dear friend of mine. He has a successful business, however, all the responsibilities of producing a quality product, keeping the customers happy, machine breakdowns, and delivering the product to the customers in time in addition to a work crew that doesn't know the meaning of showing up for work, calling in sick when they are not, has him in a state of great anxiety and stress. I see him running himself ragged, not getting enough sleep, working 7 days a week, losing patience and burning out fast. He has had a couple of minor "heart" episodes already in the last 8 months. He needs to find someone responsible and trustworthy to run the business for 2 or 3 days a week so he can take a break. He is such a sweet man and would do anything for anybody. I think his work crew is taking advantage of him knowing he will still treat them well.
I want to be of help to him in any way I can. He is German just like me and the German "pride" can get in the way of him asking for my assistance. He was brought up to never show any weakness and to tough it out. What can I do? I have tried, but it's like running into a brick wall. I don't want to see him having another heart episode or stoke. I need God's wisdom in how to effectively approach him and not sound overbearing.
Anyway, I would appreciate your prayers. Thank you!
Angie