1. Create Stronger Boundaries
Contrary to popular belief, serving God and others should not come at the expense of our physical, mental or spiritual well-being. A lot of my personal burnout has come when I’ve been stretched too thin and have not been willing to say “no” to tasks that have become draining. Sound familiar?
When we begin to create stronger boundaries in our lives, it frees us up to focus on being filled up with God’s renewal. Our balance is restored and we can regain more clarity with where our energy should go to further live out our God-given purposes.
It’s a lie of the enemy to believe that we can be all things to all people. We are to move forward in faith and lean on God to provide all the resources and support we need. “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). Today, I invite you to give yourself permission to create stronger boundaries with your time, energy, and relationships. As you courageously do so, you will begin to replace burnt out with renewal.
2. Be Filled with God’s Renewal Each Day
As we continue to serve God each day, what are we being filled with to sustain us? To live a life continually poured out, we have to actively be filled and renewed with God’s word, wisdom, and strength. When we operate within our own strength, we are exhausted, overwhelmed and serving from an empty cup. Burnout consumes us and resentment can set in if we are not intentional about being filled with the sustaining and uplifting presence of God daily.
“Therefore, repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord” (Acts 3:19). Our feelings and flesh are fleeting and must be filled with spiritual sustenance to strengthen us. Staying connected with God through daily prayer, devotion, gratitude, and worship fills our spirit when we want to give up, and renews our minds when we are weary.
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