Guided Prayer

Exhaustion and Burnout

One · Pause

Be still for a moment. Breathe in slowly, and out slowly — three times. There is no hurry here, and no one is watching.

Be still, and know that I am God.

Psalm 46:10 · KJV

Two · Check in

How long have you been running without rest?

Three · Scripture · King James Version

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Matthew 11:28–30 · KJV

He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

Isaiah 40:29 · KJV

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Psalm 23:2–3 · KJV

Four · Reflection

God gives power to the faint and leads the weary into green pastures. Rest is not laziness; it is how He restores souls.

Five · Pray this

Lord, I am empty. Give power to the faint. Lead me beside still waters and restore my soul. Show me what to lay down so I can be renewed. In Jesus' name, amen.

Six · Now in your own words

Ask God what you are carrying that was never yours to carry.

Seven · Private journal

What is draining me, and what I can set down this week.

Eight · One practical step

Protect one real block of rest in the next two days.

Before you go

His yoke is easy. You were not meant to run on empty.