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Keep Your Eyes On Christ to Avoid Burnout
#AvoidBurnout
Don’t Get Too Close to the Fire
As worshippers, ministers, and leaders in the church, we want to excel and go higher. This is good. Where it crosses into dangerous territory is when it’s the only thing we see, covet, and desire.
It becomes especially tragic when we miss recognizing our identity in Christ, for the sake of trying to achieve something else. Where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire. Don’t go near the doorstep of self-ambition or self-gain; it will only lead to a fire.
It becomes especially tragic when we miss recognizing our identity in Christ, for the sake of trying to achieve something else. Where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire. Don’t go near the doorstep of self-ambition or self-gain; it will only lead to a fire.
Are You Getting Close to Burnout?
Eventually, it will lead to burnout.
As much as I love what I do, I also need the time to unplug. If I don’t, I will crash and burn. This is why God only gave us 24 hours each day.
No one is superhuman; don’t kid yourself.[ctt template=”10″ link=”SxpuQ” via=”no” ]“The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” – 1 Timothy 1:5[/ctt]Love the Right Thing
When we learn to love the real work that Christ is doing in us, we begin to love the right things versus those things which are harmful. What is love? Christ Himself and His word abiding in our hearts. (Colossians 3:16; John 15:4) As God pours out His love to us and the refreshment of His word, we can’t help but to live and sing of what He has done.
“I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make Your faithfulness known through all generations.” – Psalm 89:1 [ctt template=”10″ link=”7C1JM” via=”no” ]It is better to sing in a small well of water than to be engulfed by a forest of flames.[/ctt]
Keep Your Eyes on Christ
Keep your eyes on Christ; bind His word close to your heart. Let Him determine what is important for your life – not man, not other people, nor yourself. As leaders and Christians alike, we are to be reminded that all of us are susceptible.
The moment you say or think, “this won’t happen to me,” it may have already begun – at least the denial part. No gain in this world is worth an inferno of torment. Walk in His word, keep close to His steps. “Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart.” – Proverbs 4:21 Your identity is hidden in Christ our Lord. Don’t be deceived by other shiny things in this life.
Reflection
Do you feel like you are about to burn out? Are you in need of God and the help of others to extinguish the flames and to refresh your heart with His word? How much greater will life be when we turn and live in true repentance and in true acceptance of His unconditional love? Troubles will come, but His peace is always present. Thus we #worship Him according to His truth, and by the power of His Spirit. @BranonDempsey @worshiptt @WorshipTTU?
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