13. Burnout and Boundaries
Are you feeling exhausted, weary or burned out?
You are not alone.
The more our world progresses, the more intentional we need to be about where to say yes, when to say no, and who to turn to when we feel that we are coming undone.
Our world is so noisy, and it constantly tugs at us leaving us to feel that if we put boundaries in place and sit in quiet, we are being unproductive and becoming insignificant. We want you to know that while the above sentiment is very real, it could not be further from the truth.
When hope feels lost, the best place to turn to is Jesus. Jesus was fully human, constantly needed, and His life was hands down the most important life to ever exist. He lived 30 years, and his ministry didn’t even begin until the last three years of his life!
Three years to cram in hundreds of miracles and change the world, yet he never burned out. So why do we?
He took time away to sit with God, even when others needed Him. So why don’t we?
This week, we are covering all of that and more.
Burnout does not have to be inevitable.
Boundaries bring freedom. Listen today to learn more!
Episode Highlights:
● What burnout is.
● How we recognize burnout.
● How Jesus prevented burnout.
● Why boundaries are essential
● The importance of determining where our boundaries are so we can walk in freedom.
**”Changes that Heal” by Dr. Cloud: https://www.amazon.com/Changes-That-Heal-Practical-Healthier/dp/0310351782/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=17N2906O1X58G&keywords=changes+that+heal+by+henry+cloud&qid=1638104845&sprefix=changes+that+heal%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1
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Quotes:
● Burnout: A physical, mental, or spiritual collapse caused by overwork or stress and not relying on the power of God to sustain us, but often relying on self.
● “Part of being spiritual maturity is being able to know when to say no.” Kristin
● “Burnout can teach us that we are not meant to be machines. We are created to be
known, and to know God.” Kristin
● “Jesus did not meet every need because he submitted himself to the limits of being
human.” Shannon
● “Jesus set boundaries.” Shannon
● “Jesus said no for a better yes.” Kristin
● “While Jesus was fully God, He submitted to human limitations. We do the opposite.”
Kristin
● “Jesus said no often to people so He could say yes to alone time with God.” Kristin
● “Everytime you are saying yes to something, you are saying no to something.” Shannon