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Joyce Meyer
“I will say to the LORD, ‘My refuge and
my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” — Psalm 91:2
Are
you excessively tired all the time, and even after sleeping, do you wake up
feeling tired all over again?
You may be experiencing some of the symptoms of exhaustion,
or what is commonly called “burnout.”
Long
periods of overexertion and stress can cause constant fatigue, headaches,
sleeplessness, gastrointestinal problems, tenseness, a feeling of being tied in
knots, and an inability to relax.
Some
other signals of “burnout” are crying, being easily angered, negativity,
irritability, depression, cynicism (scornful, mocking of the virtues of
others), and bitterness toward others’ blessings and even their good health.
“Burnout” can
cause us to not exercise self-control, and when this happens, we will no longer
produce good fruit in our daily lives.
“Burnout” steals our joy, making peace
impossible to find. When our bodies are not at peace, everything seems to be in
turmoil.
God established the law of resting on the Sabbath to prevent
“burnout” in our lives.
The law of the Sabbath simply says we can work six days, and
rest one day. We need to rest and worship and play.
Even God rested after six days of work. He, of course, never
gets tired, but gave us this example so we would follow the pattern.
In
Exodus 23:10–12, we find that even the land had to rest after six years, and
the Israelites were not to plant in it the seventh year.
During this rest, everything recovered and prepared for
future production.
Today
in America, almost every business is open seven days a week. Some of them are
even open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
When we make ourselves available at all times, we are in
danger of “burnout.”
People
today are quick to argue that they cannot afford to take a day off, but I say
they cannot afford not to.
Some
people feel guilty anytime they try to rest, but that guilty feeling is not
from God.
God wants us to live balanced lives, and if we don’t, we
open a door for Satan to bring some kind of destruction (see 1 Peter 5:8).
Trust God that your resting time is just as valuable as your
working time.
Prayer Starter: Lord,
thank You for the examples You have given us in Your Word about rest.
I ask for Your help to live a truly balanced life and do
whatever it takes to have the proper time to relax and recharge.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Dave and Joyce Meyer, who’ve been in
ministry for more than 40 years, founded Joyce Meyer Ministries in 1987
as a Christian, non-profit organization that is financially supported by the
contributions of its friends and partners.
They have been married for 50 years, have four grown children that all play vital roles in various areas of the ministry and reside in the St. Louis area. As a family, and as a ministry, they are committed to the simple yet powerful message of sharing Christ and loving people.
They have been married for 50 years, have four grown children that all play vital roles in various areas of the ministry and reside in the St. Louis area. As a family, and as a ministry, they are committed to the simple yet powerful message of sharing Christ and loving people.
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