Friday, April 12, 2013

Pull Out

Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the busyness of life? If so, you are not alone. Each day comes with so many demands and if you don't closely manage yourself and time, you will burnout and crash under the pressures of life. That's why it's so important that you not only know and recognize the signs leading to a burnout. You need to know how to set boundaries for yourself and prevent burnout altogether. No one knows you better than you. That's why you are the responsible party for calling the timeouts you need in life. Jesus is our perfect example of how to live life more abundantly. Matthew 14:23 says, "And when he had sent the multitude away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone." Jesus daily ministered to the masses but often time He would pull away from the crowd to be alone with the Father for a refreshing. If Jesus practiced pulling away, it would probably be wise for us to do the same. Matthew 11:28 says, "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." If you are on the verge of a burnout, now is the perfect time for you to schedule some much needed down time. I recommend that you pull away without any guilt of taking care of you. Schedule yourself a vacation or just get alone by yourself. The restful quality time alone will refresh you, strengthen you and give you a new perspective on life. It's time to pull out!    

God, Keep Me Balanced ~ Poem

I find myself exhauted; I find myself drained. I find myself slipping from joy, crossing over into pain. I find myself empty; I find myself dry. I think I'd better stop for a minute and ask myself why?    

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