Ambition, drive, determination. Those are all good virtues. But sometimes we become addicted to productivity. And the outcome is exhaustion.

Well, today on Insight for Living, Chuck Swindall reminds us that pushing

too hard without a break often yields unwanted results, like burnout, an emotional breakdown,

and all types of collateral damage. So how do we curb our good intentions? What's the biblical

cure for burnout?

In this study, Chuck will cite the compassionate words of Jesus, who taught and modeled the art

of taking a break.

Chuck titled today's message, Strength'll opt for extremes virtually every time.

That explains why God's word so often addresses moderation and self-control, softening our sharp-cornered lives

with more curves that require a slower speed. Even Jesus found it necessary to get away on

occasion just to be alone. And who can forget his gracious invitation in Matthew chapter 11, come to me all of you who are

weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you.

Let me teach you because I am humble and gentle at heart and you will find rest

for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear and the burden I give you is light. That's found in

verses 28 through 30 of that 11th chapter of Matthew.

In our high-tech day of high-level pressures, Jesus offers us rest.

While so many others are demanding, he is gentle.

While competition is fierce and being in partnership with hard-charging, bullish leaders is tough.

Being yoked up with Jesus is easy.

Yes, you heard that correctly.

It's easy.

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