“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 For I will turn their mourning into joy and will comfort them and give them joy for their sorrows. Jeremiah 31:13 10 Things we can do to experience joy in the midst 1. Go to God – Psalm 94:19-20 “When…
To overcome burnout, you must balance the following: Relationship and time with God- Practicing the presence of God / Praise Practice contentment (Bloom where you are planted) Rest, relaxation, meditation – Be anxious for nothing… Good nutrition Regular exercise Laughter and play – “Blessed are those who laugh at themselves, for they will…
I Can because He is I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.Philippians 4:13 I was facing another back surgery. I thought it would be minor, but it turned out to be major with a six- month recovery. This was spinal surgery number six, and I didn’t want…
5 Stages of burnout – “Burnout is not an event, it is a process.” Most people don’t recognize the seriousness of their condition until they reach level 2 breakdown. Early warning signs You sense that some of your expectations were unrealistic There’s more to do than time to do it…
“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength…” Isaiah 30:15 “Burnout is the result of prolonged, unrelenting stress that gradually erodes your ability to cope.” “Early symptoms are subjective and invisible to others who see you as competent and high functioning.” Feelings of being…
Congratulations to Aaron and Hannah on the announcement of a new precious baby coming in October! “For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows…
“Now, therefore, I pray You, if I have found favor in Your sight, let me know Your ways that I may know You, so that I may find favor in Your sight…” And He [God] said, “My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:13-14…
“He no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh… but to the will of God” 1 Peter 4:2 Perfection is founded entirely on the love of God, and the perfect love of God means the complete union of our will with God’s: It follows them, that…
I know that I have been silent for a while. God seems to be calling me to a time of silence with the world, that I might speak more to HIm. As my body heals, my mind has been free to think and pray and rejoice and ponder. I have…
“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe.” Ephesians…