One Breath Away From Burnout

One Breath Away from Burnout

FATHER GOD, hear my cry:

I am exhausted.

I am bored.

I am frustrated.

I am unfulfilled.

I know it is time to let go of my relationship kite.

I know I am trying to play a starring role in someone else’s movie.

I know my ego, driven by perfectionism, is driving me (and everyone else) nuts.

I know my spiritual confidence is drained.

I know I need to rededicate myself to you for who you are—not for what you can do for me.

I know I have been a poor steward, sacrificing the care and feeding of my physical body.

Actions I will take:

Example: Today, I will put my BlackBerry away for two hours.

Father, I come to you with an exhausted heart: bored with my body, frustrated with my job and—forgive me, Lord—unfulfilled in my spiritual walk. I know I am only one breath away from burnout and pray that you will send the Holy Spirit to breathe new life into my body; new energy in my work; new perspective in my relationships; and a merciful welcome as I return home to enjoy fellowship with you. Amen.