Burnout

Everyone has a different limit when it comes to what they can accomplish in a given day or week. We all have different energy levels.

I have always been a busy, productive person. I cannot really remember a time when I hit my "burnout" point. I like to be busy. I am an example of the saying, "when you want something done, give it to a busy person" (or something like that). I work a full time job, one part time job, and another job on the side. I also go to school full time in an accelerated bachelors program. And this past week, I think that I found my limit, or "burnout" point.

It was Friday afternoon and I had no idea how I was going to get everything done. Not only am I taking my regular courses of school, I decided to add an online class to my load. Then I found out this week that, in the mist of this extra class, that I need to have all four of my wisdom teeth pulled. So, not only did I have to get all of my homework done for this week, I wanted to get it all done for next week too, just in case I don't recover from my dental procedure as fast as I would like. So anyway, I was feeling a bit stressed about getting all of this done, on top of my regular weekend activities such as, cleaning my house, paying the bills, doing laundry, etc...

Before I dove into it all, I took some time on Friday and quieted my head and heart before God. I took a few moments to pray and turn it all over to Him. I needed to remember that even though I was feeling a bit burnedout, that God was with me. He has blessed my life with all of these activities, and responsibilities. I needed to remember that it was God that has called me to do all that I am doing and that He will equip me and give me the energy I need to accomplish what He has called me to accomplish! And what a difference it made!!

I did have a busy weekend. But God gave me the energy that I needed to accomplish everything that I needed and wanted to accomplish. I had more energy this weekend than I have had in a long time. I was a peace with everything every moment of this weekend.

What a lesson I learned! On my own, I cannot possibly do what I want or think that I need to do. But as long as I am following God and asking Him for help, I can do anything!

This situation also reminded me of all the people I talk to that say they are "too busy to serve" or to help out at church. That excuse makes me cringe every time. If God is calling you to do something, He WILL give you the strength to do it. We must be obedient. He may ask us to give up some things that take up our time. But if we are obedient and follow Him in everything that we do, we can accomplish whatever He calls us to accomplish.

With all of this said, I no longer feel "burned out". I don't think that I should add any more to my plate right now, but I am feeling pretty good about what is currently on my plate. I do not feel over loaded or stressed out! God is Great!!