Bible verses for exhaustion and burnout
What does the Bible say when I’m exhausted?
Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who labour and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Isaiah promises that those who wait for the LORD will renew their strength (Isaiah 40:31), and God’s grace is enough in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
“Come to me, all you who labour and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
but those who wait for the LORD will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.
He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.
My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
A prayer you can pray now
Lord, I am tired in body and in heart. I come to you as I am. Give me your rest, and renew my strength for tomorrow. Amen.