Have you ever suffered from burn out? I have and when I was in the middle of it I didn’t know what was going on…until I talked with a friend, who happens to be a therapist, and she said it sounded like I was suffering burn-out.
I felt like everything was the same as always, but, in actuality I had been experiencing major blows of loss, emotionally, in my personal life….family, and disappointments and lack…that just kept happening with no end in sight.
And still is, actually.
And when this happens we know that we don’t fight flesh and blood but evil wickedness in high places. But knowing is not enough. We still feel exhausted and weak. One after another I felt like my walls of strength were being beat upon by an enemy who is trying to beat me down to the point of just not caring anymore.
It seemed like everyone else was experiencing changes, good changes, in their lives. To me, watching them, I felt as if life was moving for them and for me it stands still.
And will it ever change?
Your head says one thing and your heart knows better, but you just feel
tired and kind of don’t care anymore. Even though I know we are on a journey and being at this place is only preparing me for good things ahead it still “feels” tiring.
So, have you been there? Or are you there right now?
You just want to go to bed. Or just zone out in a book. (which can be good depending on what you are reading.)
Here are the 4 things I have found that is really helping me with this struggle and I think they may help you too:
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We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can always control how we choose to respond. It really goes back to the choice doesn’t it?
In those moments when I choose to stop complaining and instead give thanks to God for the good in my life, the parts that seem bad start to seem much less significant. Choose to keep a positive attitude and thankful heart regardless of what you’re going through. Just keep standing and waiting.
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Remember that your struggles always lead to strength and faith. Every difficulty in your life, whether big or small, is something God will use to produce more strength, faith and perseverance in you if you let Him! All your pain has a purpose.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28
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Remember that God’s timing is always perfect.
God’s plans are almost always different from our plans, but His plans are always perfect! Have the patience to wait on His timing instead of forcing your own.
“For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord; plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
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Remember that God will never leave your side.
Oh Dixie thank you for this blog and for sharing this. I have been struggling for a few months and yes burnout so much due to fear and the unknown and trusting and faithfulness to God. Family issues and the like. Going to school for coaching. I have an oral exam eval tomorrow morning. I keep telling God He has the wrong person for the job. haha However I know I am not alone but I feel alone and the struggle is real fear of everything lately. The Lord woke me up to His unending love almost 2 yrs ago. Please pray for me for I would like to pass my exam and not be fearful and worry about everything lately. Thank you for taking time to read this
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Thank you Donna for reading and responding. I will certainly pray for His peace and renewal in your life. Remember it is in our weakness He is made strong. So, you can do this and He will deliver you of the fear! You are never alone. Invite Jesus into that exam and He will accompany you. Worry is usually a result of feeling out of control. Feelings have nothing to do with faith so just keep standing in the midst of your weariness and this will pass!! Blessings!
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Thank you Dixie for such an encouraging post. God’s word tells us to give thanks for all things. It really does show God that we are trusting Him. I agree that something new is coming. We are to trust Him and thank Him as we move forward.
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Thank you for the encouragement Kathleen!! Amen!
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