Working The Fire

Burnout happens. And it happens for many reasons. Or at least, many things that we give credit for having caused it.

Consider, though, if I may simplify it down to just one principle.

The fire burns out when it ceases to be fed.

When it is no longer supplied with resources to keep it going, it will go out... in time, naturally enough.

We can get burnt out, because we don't have friends who encourage and support us consistently in our endeavors.
--- So take the time to hang out with friends; get supplied with that resource.

We can get burnt out, because of a lack in our spiritual life.
--- So take the time to get replenished by the Word of God and spend time in prayer. As well as the body of Christ.

We can get burnt out, by not taking care of our physical health.
--- So take care of what you eat, drink, sleep and exercise.

We can get burnt out, by emotion and mental exhaustion.
--- So take time to get away, disconnect and recharge your heart, mind and soul.

We can get burnt out in our marriage, when life invades.
--- So take the time to reconnect and make this relationship a priority.

And for all the other "things" one uses to explain why they have "nothing left"...

The resources, tools and materials are available to keep you going. And yes, it might be some more work that you may be struggling to find the energy to get it done. But the one who fails to get up and "work the fire", will eventually no longer have a fire to enjoy. Not to mention, there will no longer be a fire to keep them warm

Burn out can leave you in the cold, unless you act in time to save the fire.

Pray, this #missions Friday, for missionaries and pastors struggling... whose fire is on the verge of going out. Pray the Holy Spirit would help them, comfort them and strengthen them to continue the good work they are doing. May there be an "energization", to get up again, and fan the flame... to speak like into the circumstances where the fire is dying out. May the find the time, people and resources whereby they can feed the fire; in relationships, in their emotions, in their minds and bodies. Pray for a quickening of the Spirit... to fight off those things in this life that were meant to detour, derail and destroy us. For greater is He who is within me (you and I), than he who is in the world.

Victorious. By the power of God.
Life. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Fan the flame... for the glory of God
Who knows all we need before we ask or think... Who is able to supply all our needs according to His riches and glory.

- PNC

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