Burnout · 8 verses

Bible verses for tiredness and burnout

When a night of sleep no longer takes the tiredness away, it is time to stop. These verses speak of a rest that does not have to be earned.

“Come to me, all who are tired and weighed down, and I will give you rest.”

Matthew 11:28

“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of those who have none left.”

Isaiah 40:29

“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar like eagles.”

Isaiah 40:31

“Let us not grow tired of doing good, for at the right time we will reap, if we do not give up.”

Galatians 6:9

“He lets me rest in green pastures, leads me beside quiet waters and renews my strength.”

Psalm 23:2-3

“Rest in the Lord and wait for him patiently.”

Psalm 37:7

“When I am weak, that is when I am strong.”

2 Corinthians 12:10

“The joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Nehemiah 8:10

How to use these verses

Pick just one and read it slowly, two or three times. Write down the word that caught your attention and come back to it during the day. If someone came to mind while you were reading, send the verse to that person: it is often exactly what they needed to hear today.