When we see someone doing something wrong, we are so terrified of saying something, that we will do almost anything apart from confronting it. But God calls us to be courageous. Pastor Tim Glende's message is that the goal is peace, both the peace of addressing issues and the peace of mind knowing that you did something to address the sin in your midst. 

Most of us have a sin (or two) that we never confess, at least not to our fellow believers. It is way too awkward to talk about that struggle, so we keep it between us and God, hoping that somehow, in some way, things will change. Sadly, they don’t (and instead get worse). But what if we said it? What if we confessed our sins to one another? Would our worst fears come true? Or would we find freedom in allowing our Christian friends to pray, encourage, and forgive us in Jesus’ name?

Most of us have a sin (or two) that we never confess, at least not to our fellow believers. It is way too awkward to talk about that struggle, so we keep it between us and God, hoping that somehow, in some way, things will change. Sadly, they don’t (and instead get worse). But what if we said it? What if we confessed our sins to one another? Would our worst fears come true? Or would we find freedom in allowing our Christian friends to pray, encourage, and forgive us in Jesus’ name?

Unlike God, you are unable to have countless meaningful relationships. Strong families and quality friendships require quantity time, a resource that is limited every day, every week, and every year. Those who successfully battle burnout believe in these limits and make meaningful connections with some (not all) life-giving people. 

Unlike God, you are unable to have countless meaningful relationships. Strong families and quality friendships require quantity time, a resource that is limited every day, every week, and every year. Those who successfully battle burnout believe in these limits and make meaningful connections with some (not all) life-giving people. 

Your thoughts can be exhausting. Even a vacation can be highjacked by a busy, anxious, racing mind, which gets in the way of our ability to recharge. Being aware of what we think and feel, taking those emotions captive, and making them obedient to the truth of Jesus is essential to guarding our heart and experiencing the peace that goes beyond understanding. 

Your thoughts can be exhausting. Even a vacation can be highjacked by a busy, anxious, racing mind, which gets in the way of our ability to recharge. Being aware of what we think and feel, taking those emotions captive, and making them obedient to the truth of Jesus is essential to guarding our heart and experiencing the peace that goes beyond understanding. 

Just like our bodies need food and rest to avoid crashing and burning, our souls need the rest of Jesus and the food of his Word. By fixing our eyes on the invisible gospel and the glory that is ours through Jesus, we are inwardly renewed day by day, the spiritual fuel that we need to thrive in the year to come. 

Just like our bodies need food and rest to avoid crashing and burning, our souls need the rest of Jesus and the food of his Word. By fixing our eyes on the invisible gospel and the glory that is ours through Jesus, we are inwardly renewed day by day, the spiritual fuel that we need to thrive in the year to come. 

You are not an angel. You are not a spiritual being who has no need to eat, move, or sleep. We humans are human, body-and-soul beings that God created to function in specific ways. Fighting burnout often begins with recognizing this reality and organizing our lives according to it, which might require the painful work of doing less so that our bodies have energy for what matters most.