Burnout - Gerry Wakeland

Burnout literally means, “the cessation of operation of a jet engine-” a pretty accurate description of how people experiencing burnout can feel. But it can also mean “physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress.” I see burnout as a ploy of the Enemy to distract us from God’s Kingdom work. It’s a lot like allowing your car to run out of gas.

Do these descriptions hit home for you? My knowledge of the signs and preventative measures did not keep me from falling into the trap like thousands of other people. Here are a few of the things I learned about burnout and how to overcome it. In this workshop you will learn how to:

• Turn to the Lord. Get close. Crawl into His lap, lay your head on His shoulder and listen to what He says.
• Take a step back so you can see clearly and understand what’s happening.
• Be courageous. Ask the hard questions and deal with the hard answers.
• Give yourself permission to rest and then do it. REST!
• Let others help. You do not have to carry the burden alone.
• Set boundaries, create margin and establish balance

​Beat burnout and burn brightly once more!