S2 Ep. 5: The Cost of Serving — Overcoming Burnout and Bitterness

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Are you serving with joy—or running on empty? In this episode of Faithfully Invested, Allen and Stacy Jo Thorne share practical, biblical strategies for avoiding burnout, setting healthy boundaries, and serving from overflow rather than obligation.

Drawing from Mark 10:45, Galatians 6:9, and other key scriptures, they unpack why even Jesus modeled rest, how to exercise your “no” muscle, and why a sustainable servant’s heart begins with intimacy with the Father. You’ll hear real-life stories, honest confessions, and five practical steps to refuel your spirit—without the guilt.

Whether you’re leading at church, in business, or at home, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Recognize the warning signs of burnout
✅ Build rhythms of rest and Sabbath
✅ Delegate without shame
✅ Receive help as an act of humility
✅ Serve from presence, not performance

If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin while doing “good” things, this conversation will remind you that faithfulness doesn’t mean serving until you drop—it means walking closely with Jesus.

📖 Key Scriptures: Mark 10:45 • John 6:15 • Galatians 6:9 • Luke 10:38-42 • Exodus 18:17-23 • Proverbs 4:23 • Matthew 6:33 • Mark 6:31

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