Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. — Psalm 51:10 (NIV)
There are seasons when serving others—whether in ministry, at work, or within our families—can begin to feel more like a burden than a blessing. The joy we once had becomes overshadowed by exhaustion, unmet expectations, and emotional fatigue. In those moments, I’ve learned to return to the Source.
“Lord, renew in me the passion for serving Your people with gladness.”
That’s my prayer when I feel weary. When the responsibilities pile up and my joy feels depleted, I ask God to refill my cup—to restore not only my energy but my why. I don’t want to serve out of obligation, but from a place of love and reverence.
Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. — Psalm 86:11 (NIV)
Sometimes burnout is less about doing too much and more about doing too much without balance. So I ask God to teach me new rhythms of grace. I want to steward what He’s given me—my time, my gifts, my family, my calling—with care and intentionality.
You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, LORD, do I seek.” — Psalm 27:8 (ESV)
I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. — Psalm 34:4 (NIV)
When I seek Him early—before the text messages, before the tasks—my perspective shifts. My day is no longer led by chaos or comparison but anchored in compassion. I begin to see people not as interruptions, but as invitations to love like Jesus.
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. — 1 John 3:18 (NIV)
So, I ask God to guide my words—to make them tender, not sharp; kind, not critical. I don’t want burnout to leave me bitter. I want to love people in real, tangible ways… not just when it’s convenient.
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. — 1 Corinthians 13:7 (ESV)
And when I begin to assume the worst, may I pause and remember how Christ sees us all. He saw the best in me when I felt unworthy—and He calls me to see others through that same lens of grace.
🌱 Scripture Takeaway:
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. — Psalm 51:10 (NIV)
When we feel burnt out, we can ask God to renew our passion, restore our balance, and realign our hearts with His.
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