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At the End of Your Rope

Message Outline

I KINGS 19:1-21

“At The End Of Your Rope”

Introduction-

Elijah’s experience is a classic case of burnout

  1. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF BURNOUT
    1. Physical Exhaustion- vv. 1-4, 8
    2. Feelings Of Failure- vv. 4, 9-10
    3. Withdrawal From Responsibility- vv. 3-4, 13-17
    4. An Overwhelming Sense Of Loneliness- vv. 10, 14

Isaiah 40:27

  1. THE CURE FOR BURNOUT
    1. Renewed Strength- vv. 5-8
    2. Reevaluation Of Success- vv. 9-13, 18
    3. Recommitment To Responsibility- vv. 9-10, 13-17
    4. Replenishing Relationships- vv. 19-21

Prov. 17:17; 18:24; Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Conclusion- Recognize the signs of stress that lead to burnout and apply God’s cure