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The #1 Way to Avoid Burnout

08 Monday Oct 2018

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burn-out, burnout, calling, delegate, disappointment, emotional health, forgiveness, get help, God, grace, life balance, mental health, overwhelmed, physical health, Purpose, trust

 

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Today, I was doing my early morning bible reading in Exodus 18 when I was enlightened by Jethro’s advice to Moses.  Moses had been spending so much time dealing with minor complaints from the people that he had little time to handle more important things.

Jethro asked him, “Why are you trying to do this alone?”

Moses responded, “People come to me to seek God’s guidance.”

Jethro’s advice was simple. “Then get help and delegate!”

Getting help and delegating sounds simple and easy, doesn’t it? But a lot of people don’t do it. Even biblical heroes like Moses had to be reminded to let go of trying to handle everything. He had the best intentions, of course.  But over time, he was going to burn himself out.  If this scenario feels all too familiar, then you’re also probably someone who seeks to do everything on your own.

I used to be that person.  I was used to having a lot of responsibility at an early age, so it was hard for me to ask for help. However, as my responsibilities grew, I learned the importance of identifying reliable and knowledgeable resources to assist me. If you want a balanced, healthy life where you don’t feel overwhelmed and worn out, then you will need to ask for help and delegate when necessary.

Don’t fall victim to the misconceptions below:

  • Depending on others is a sign of weakness. This is false.  We need others to help us to do what God called us to do effectively.
  • If I ask someone for help, they may say no. Yes, this is true. But it’s okay if someone says they cannot help you.  People have obligations or conflicting priorities that may prevent them from being able to help.  Don’t take it personally.  Just ask someone else.
  • They won’t do the job as I would do it. Yes, this is also true.  However, we all have unique gifts and preferred ways of completing tasks.  Give clear and concise direction to ensure the job is achieved in the manner in which you would like.  Check in periodically to see if further clarification is needed.
  • I don’t trust people. Get referrals from trustworthy resources and give people the benefit of the doubt until they prove otherwise.  They may disappoint you at times, but that happens to everyone. There are times when you disappointed others, even when you didn’t intend to.  Learn to practice grace and forgiveness.

Asking for help and delegating is essential for emotional, mental, and physical life balance.  God did not create us to do life alone!

When You Can’t See The Palm Trees

16 Friday Mar 2018

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comfort, discouraged, encouragement, faith, God, insight, Inspiration, motivation, opportunities, oppotunity, peace, Purpose, transition, trust, Trust god

My husband and I recently moved from a city we loved to pursue new opportunities.  We left beloved friends, a great church, and a wonderful suburb with the best neighbors one could imagine.  Though it was a hard decision to make, we truly felt that God was leading us to another state.

Once we arrived, I experienced extreme feelings of loss.  Though I was surrounded by warm weather, gorgeous beaches, and beautiful palm trees, I just couldn’t get past feeling a deep regret.  I tried to meet new people through group functions.  I attended conferences and networking events.  My husband and I visited several churches.  Yet, even with all of these activities, I still felt empty and sad.  I tried to hide it, but I missed the life I left behind.

I prayed to God daily and asked him “God, why am I here?”  The quiet voice I heard said “there are greater things in store for you, but you must trust me”.  Well, even though I heard that voice, I still had a hard time with the transition.  And I thought, “how am I going to encourage and motivate others when I’m feeling so discouraged?”

It’s in times like these that you need loving phone calls from good friends and family members, inspiration from God’s words, and motivational insight from a respected Christian Leader.  As I was watching Joel Osteen one morning, he said that sometimes God takes us through a season of being alone.  This is time we can draw closer to God, time we would normally give to another person or activity.  God wants us to embrace our season of isolation.  During these moments, we experience a pruning process so that we can bear much fruit.

Hearing Joel recite God’s word was life-changing.  I had a new perspective on things.  Even though I felt sad and I missed my old life, I had confidence knowing these feelings were temporary and God was doing a new work in me.

Focusing on people and things we lost can make us lose sight of the beautiful palm trees in front of us.  Center your thoughts around the benefits of your new situation.  It may feel uncomfortable for a while, but trust God to bring insight, peace and comfort right where you are.

Do You Trust God’s Plan for Your Life?

25 Friday Sep 2015

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I.Have.A Plan.

You will face many trial and hardships.  It’s just the natural cycle of life.  In those difficult times, you have a choice to put your total trust in God or to continually question his will.  What will you decide?

It was only a few days ago that I carried the joy of the world inside.  In a split second, my joy turned to sadness.  My sadness turned to despair.  My despair turned to hopelessness.  Tears became the hourglass of my day and I found myself asking “God, why?  Why did this happen?”

There was no reasonable explanation.  There was no one to blame.  There was only the still, quiet voice of God whispering, “Will You Trust Me?”  At first, I kept questioning God as to why this happened.  Then a calm came over me.  Though I didn’t understand why such a sorrowful event had taken place, I knew that God was faithful.  I knew that God was loving.  I knew that that even though this event was very painful, it was a part of God’s unique plan for my life.

I trust God’s plan for my life, though I may not always understand.  My trust comes in knowing that God can see my beginning and my end.  My faith stems from God’s unconditional love and constant provision for my life.  My acceptance flows from an intimate relationship with God.

Dedicated to “Jordan Avery Reid”

Trust & Obey

09 Thursday Jan 2014

Posted by jewelbrodie in Barrier Check

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Sometimes the greatest barrier to achieving our goals is failure to trust and obey God. This seems like a simple task, but it can be difficult to let go of our own wills and thought processes to become totally reliant on God’s direction, insight and provision. Obeying can be even harder because it often involves sacrificing time, resources or people to align to God’s plan for our lives.

Are you willing to turn everything over to God? Are you willing to operate in total obedience? The choice is yours. The outcome is Gods.

Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV) – 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

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