What does God say about work-life balance? How to rest without guilt & stay motivated to work with purpose
02/11/25 • 24 min
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Hey, friend! Have you ever felt like you're stuck on a hamster wheel—constantly working but never feeling caught up? Or maybe you're on the other end, struggling to stay motivated? In today’s episode, I’m getting real about my own journey with burnout, workaholism, and the exhausting pursuit of “balance.”
We’ll dive into:
- The hidden dangers of overworking and underworking
- Why rest isn’t laziness—it's actually God’s design (even Jesus rested!)
- How to honor God in your daily work without making your job an idol
- Practical time management strategies that actually work
If you’ve been wrestling with how to balance faith, work, and rest without guilt...then this episode is for you! Plus, don’t forget to grab my free Content Management Toolkit to help you streamline your tasks and create more space for what truly matters: https://pages.empoweredmission.com/contentplanning
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & Gratitude
00:49 – The Myth of Work-Life Balance
01:41 – What Happens When We Get It Wrong
03:57 – God’s Blueprint for Balance
06:05 – Why Rest is Essential, Not Optional
11:08 – Putting God First in Your Work
16:12 – Smart Time Management for Busy Christians
22:26 – Final Encouragement & Free Toolkit
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Hey, friend! Have you ever felt like you're stuck on a hamster wheel—constantly working but never feeling caught up? Or maybe you're on the other end, struggling to stay motivated? In today’s episode, I’m getting real about my own journey with burnout, workaholism, and the exhausting pursuit of “balance.”
We’ll dive into:
- The hidden dangers of overworking and underworking
- Why rest isn’t laziness—it's actually God’s design (even Jesus rested!)
- How to honor God in your daily work without making your job an idol
- Practical time management strategies that actually work
If you’ve been wrestling with how to balance faith, work, and rest without guilt...then this episode is for you! Plus, don’t forget to grab my free Content Management Toolkit to help you streamline your tasks and create more space for what truly matters: https://pages.empoweredmission.com/contentplanning
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & Gratitude
00:49 – The Myth of Work-Life Balance
01:41 – What Happens When We Get It Wrong
03:57 – God’s Blueprint for Balance
06:05 – Why Rest is Essential, Not Optional
11:08 – Putting God First in Your Work
16:12 – Smart Time Management for Busy Christians
22:26 – Final Encouragement & Free Toolkit
Want to watch to the video version of this episode along with other episodes? Here you go! https://youtu.be/XFHHc_WmG1s
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04:45 God’s Timing vs. Our Excuses
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00:31 Understanding & Overcoming Fear
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08:42 The Trap of Comparison
11:21 God’s Perfect Timing For You
13:19 Breaking Free from Money-Related Fear
20:45 Final Reflection & Next Steps
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Well, hello. All right, before we get started today, I just need to take a second to give a huge thank you to you. I am blessed by your love, blessed by your commitment and showing up for today's episode or for any other past episodes you've listened to or watched of mine. I am blessed by you. You have been giving me so much love, especially over the past few episodes and it just warms my heart to see that this content is hopefully making an im
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