CHILD-FRIENDLY DON’T BURN OUT!

Memory Verse: I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service,     1 Timothy 1:12 ESV

 

Have you ever felt very tired, worn out, or like you just can’t do anything anymore? That’s called burnout. It happens when we do too much without resting. Even the World Health Organization says burnout is when you feel: 

- Very tired all the time 

- Don’t feel like doing anything 

- Can’t do your best work 

Guess what? Burnout can happen to anyone—even people who love God! That’s why God tells us to rest. In Exodus 20:8-10, God says to take a day to rest. Even God rested after making the world! 

Jesus also says in Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all you who are tired and carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.” Jesus wants to help us when life feels hard. 

Why do we get burnout? 

- Too much work or school 

- No time to rest 

- Always feeling stressed 

- Trying to do everything alone 

But God has a better way! 

- Take breaks – Rest is important. 

- Pray and give your worries to God – 1 Peter 5:7 says, “Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you.” 

- Spend quiet time with Jesus – Mark 6:31 says, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” 

- Be with friends and family who love God – Galatians 6:2 says, “Help each other with your burdens.”

When we feel weak, God gives us strength! Isaiah 40:29-31 says, “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.”

Signs You Might Be Burned Out 

- Always tired 

- Feeling sad or angry 

- Hard to focus 

- Don’t want to do things you used to like 

If you feel this way, it’s time to slow down and rest in God. 

Reflection Questions 

- Do I feel tired or stressed a lot? 

- What makes me feel this way? 

- How can I take time to rest and pray this week? 

- Who can I talk to when I feel tired or sad? 

Prayer: Dear God, thank You for loving me. When I feel tired and stressed, help me to rest in You. Give me peace and joy again. I trust You to take care of me. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Shalom

 Extended reading: Psalm 23:1-3

 

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