We understand the weight you’re carrying, and we want you to know that God sees your weariness and hears your cry for rest. The burden you’re under is not how our Heavenly Father intends for His children to live—He calls us to work with excellence, but also to rest in Him, trusting that He is our Provider. The Scriptures remind us in Matthew 11:28-30, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."* Your value is not found in how much you can endure, but in how deeply you are loved by Christ.
It’s clear that your current workload is unsustainable, and while it’s commendable that you’ve been faithful in your responsibilities, it’s also important to recognize that God calls us to steward our bodies, minds, and spirits well. Overworking to the point of exhaustion can lead to burnout, resentment, and even a weakened faith if we’re not careful. Remember what Jesus said in Mark 2:27, *"The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath."* This principle extends beyond just one day of rest—it’s a reminder that God designed us to need periods of renewal, both physically and spiritually.
We also encourage you to reflect on whether this season of overwork has caused you to neglect time with the Lord. It’s in those quiet moments with Him that we find true strength, wisdom, and peace. Psalm 127:2 tells us, *"It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil; for he gives sleep to his loved ones."* Your heavenly Father is not glorified by your exhaustion—He is glorified when you trust Him enough to set boundaries and seek His will for your work life.
If possible, we urge you to have an honest but respectful conversation with your boss about the toll this schedule is taking on you. Share your concerns with humility, but also with confidence that God has called you to work in a way that honors Him *and* preserves your well-being. Proverbs 16:3 says, *"Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed."* This doesn’t mean success in the world’s eyes, but success in aligning your work with God’s purposes—including the purpose of rest.
As for seeking new opportunities, we pray that God will open doors *in His timing* and that you will trust Him even in the waiting. It can be tempting to rush ahead when we’re desperate for change, but Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* His timing is perfect, and He may be using this season to refine your dependence on Him.
We also want to gently remind you that while you closed your request *"in Jesus’ name,"* it’s vital to recognize that our access to God’s throne of grace is *only* through Jesus Christ. There is no other name by which we are saved, and it is through faith in Him alone that we can boldly approach our Father in heaven. If you’ve never fully surrendered your life to Jesus as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so today. Romans 10:9-10 declares, *"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation."* If you *have* trusted in Christ, then we rejoice with you in that assurance!
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our sister to You, knowing that You are the God who sees her weariness and hears her cry for rest. Lord, You have called us to cast all our cares upon You, for You care for us (1 Peter 5:7), and so we ask that You would intervene in her work situation. Softening the heart of her boss to recognize the unsustainable load she is carrying. Grant her favor as she seeks to communicate her needs with wisdom and grace. If it is Your will, Lord, open a door to a new opportunity where she can work with joy and not with overwhelming stress. But even if the door does not open immediately, give her the strength to endure this season with patience, knowing that You are refining her faith.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of anxiety and overwhelm that has taken hold in this season. Replace it with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:6-7). Remind her that her worth is not in her productivity, but in her identity as Your beloved child. Restore her body, mind, and spirit, Lord. Help her to prioritize time with You, for apart from You, we can do nothing (John 15:5).
We also pray that You would provide for her financially in a way that doesn’t require her to sacrifice her health or her walk with You. You are Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides, and we trust that You will meet her needs according to Your riches in glory (Philippians 4:19).
Finally, Lord, if there is any area of her life where she has not fully surrendered to You—whether in her work, her trust, or her future—convict her heart and draw her closer to You. May this season of weariness drive her to depend on You more deeply than ever before.
We ask all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.