During a Live Q&A session with Jonathan Pokluda at BeSo Live, imparted profound wisdom in response to a question regarding how to deal with burnout.
Burnout
Burnout is a dreaded experience among Christians that can throw one’s life into disarray. It could also lead to feelings of fear, resentment, bitterness, and weakness. This dilemma does not just happen to one but is also a prevalent issue affecting many Christians who are dedicated to serving the Lord. But why does burnout occur?
Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda. (Screenshot). (2024). Episode 264: Live Q&A with JP (from BeSo Live), Retrieved May 31, 2024 from: https://youtu.be/NID5bXSnzS0
This question was also raised by a woman during the Live Q&A session with Jonathan Pokluda at BeSo Live. She asked, “How do you deal with burnout and where does this come from?”
Galatians 1:10 Problem
In the shortened clip, Jonathan responded, “More often than not, burnout is from doing the wrong things and or with the wrong motive.” He then shared how his eyes were opened after counseling people who were suffering from burnout. The speaker remarked that all of them had a Galatians 1:10 problem.
It says in Galatians 1:10, “Am I now trying to win the approval of God or of humans? For if I’m trying to please humans, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.”
Elaborating on the Scripture, Jonathan explained that some Christians fall into the trap of seeking validation from people rather than from God. And he stressed that such misplaced focus is where burnout often finds its foothold in their lives.
“And what happens is we care so much about what people think of us,” he explained. “We care so much about the job we’re doing. We care so much around our reputation and all of the things that it just crushes us. And we weren’t made for that glory.”
Jonathan’s message serves as a reminder for Christians to frequently assess the condition of their hearts. For those struggling with burnout, his counsel advocates for deliberate self-examination. Taking a pause to contemplate God’s grace and seeking God about the state of their hearts can pave the way for transformative change.
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Header Image: Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda. (Screenshot). (2024). Episode 264: Live Q&A with JP (from BeSo Live), Retrieved May 31, 2024 from: https://youtu.be/NID5bXSnzS0
