LET'S BE HONEST
It's a real thing. Ministry is demanding. So how do we take inventory of our souls and definitively know the difference of being tired and being burnt out?
1. Has there been a recent proud moment by anyone in your family?
2. Are you more encouraged or more discouraged by where your church is now since the beginning of 2021?
3. Crunchy or smooth peanut butter?
DISCUSSION TIME
What is one thing you would LOVE to do if you simply had the time?
Tell us about the time in your life when you were too overcommitted?
Have you ever experienced burnout? If so, how did you know? What was the result?
What are the early warning signs of burnout?
Which of these are the biggest obstacles for you: pressure to perform, difficulty stopping work, not knowing if what you do is "good enough," or things falling apart without you.
Read Matthew 11:28-30.
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light".
What does it mean to be whole / healthy / complete in Christ? What does it look like for you?
What are the two or three things that you feel like you need to do to get from being tied up or to keep from being tied up?
PRAY FOR
Fresh eyes to love the role we are in
Awareness to know the state of our souls
The ability to trust God with our ministries
Allow Jesus to fill each of us up and relieve our burden
RESOURCES
Free Refills Podcast | | Episode: 044 | | Guest: Jon Crawford
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