Part 2 - Burnout

What is burnout ?

Burnout is when we feel exhausted and sometimes weak while trying to do our daily work - here are some examples:

Psalm 38:8 – I am exhausted and completely crushed. My Groans come from an anguished heart.

Psalm 69:1-2 – The floodwaters are up to my neck. Deeper and deeper i sink into the mire; i can't find a foothold to stand on.

When everything seems too much around us, that is when we are actually experiencing burnout and we tend to think it is something else or we pretend everything is ok and yes we hope we will just get through the feelings we might be experiencing. We do this because most of the time we feel we are in control and don't want to admit we need assistance.

We do not usually like to talk about emotions or feelings so instead we rather bottle it up inside and try to seek solutions on our own and that is exactly when we make matters and feelings worse.

How do i get help on this (burnout) ?

God says the following:

Isaiah 30:15 – Only in returning to me and waiting for me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength.

Matthew 11:28-29 – Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and i will give you rest..........and you will find rest for your souls.

These two verses show us that God invites us in times of trouble to approach Him as He can and will help us – WE NEED TO APPROACH GOD

This is God's PROMISE:

"He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak. Even youths will become exhausted, and young men will give up. But those who wait on the LORD will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:29-31