The Soldier of The Cross cannot afford burnout.
The major cause of burnout among Christian workers is assuming responsibility for the result, and this is usually accompanied by a distinct lack of private time with the Lord.
For years and years, well-meaning people have insisted that I must take more vacation time and cut back on activities. I have learned some things:
The busier one is, the longer the prayer time should be.
If work is really the Lord's, the worker will not look for job satisfaction to come from the results.
No one can be someone else.
If the Lord so desires, it only takes an instant for Him to do what seems like an endless task.
There will be an unction for the task if it is assigned by the Lord.
Eat sensibly, sleep well. Then, be willing to go without either. Each of us is to be a living sacrifice. The more self-protective the worker, the more frantic he or she will be to try to preserve the thing that produces a temporary sense of safety.
I am thankful for those who have gone before, some of whom like the apostle Paul, were willing to endure anything. Am I willing?
You have decided to serve the One who holds the stars in place. Can He be trusted?
Our time is His. Our bodies are His. Soldier, bring this before Him and ask Him to lead you in this matter and to train you.
Tell Him aloud.