God and your commitments

Burnout. It's not something to be taken lightly. If we've experienced it, we'll know that it can be dangerous. The last thing we knew, we were just helping other people, our local community projects, our parents, our church and, on top of that, our own responsibilities: school/university/job. Then boom. Wipeout.

Let's ask ourselves: how much rest are we actually getting? Outside of helping others and tending to our work, how much time do we spend listening and talking with God? If we're starting to get the feeling it might not be enough, then it's time to assess if the good we're doing for others is taking its toll. Honesty time... dropping some of the commitments we have, in order to look after our own wellness, isn't going to put us in bad stead with the God who loves us.

If we're thinking, 'This is unnecessary!', then this might help: 'After sending the people away, [Jesus] went up a mountain to pray by himself. When evening came, he was there alone' (Matthew 14:23 GWT). If Jesus needed time out, then we probably do, too. By taking time out rest and look after ourselves, and by spending time with God, we can restore our energy levels and make sure we're in a place where God can keep us healthy.



So what now? If you feel yourself getting worn out, write down all your commitments. Pray about which of them you can drop. Ask God to help you manage your commitments healthily.





— SCRIPTURE —

'He went up on a mountain where he could be alone and pray.' Matthew 14:23 CEV
— SOULFOOD —

Eze 22-23, Matt 17:14-27, Ps 132:11-18, Pro 15:5-7