“Lord, I’ve Had Enough”: God’s Response to Depression and Burnout
Depression, burnout, and how God meets us there through the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19.
As we head into the holiday season, so many of us especially those in ministry are carrying silent exhaustion. You want to serve, you want to help people, you want to glorify the Lord… but the weight of it all can feel crushing. In this episode, I walk through Elijah’s story in 1 Kings 19 and show you seven specific ways God dealt with his exhaustion, depression, and burnout and how He wants to minister to you in the same way.
If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t do this anymore,” or even like Elijah, “Lord, just take my life,” this conversation is for you. You are not faithless. You’re exhausted. And God has a very tender, very intentional way of meeting you in that place.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why even strong believers and leaders hit the wall
- How exhaustion and fear distort how you see yourself and your calling
- What Elijah’s story reveals about isolation, rumination, and “I’m the only one” thinking
- The difference between spiritual failure and simply being worn out
- How God restores your strength and re-establishes your purpose
Where to dive in:
00:00 – Welcome & Holiday Overwhelm
02:40 – Elijah’s Exhaustion Begins
09:50 – Running for His Life
13:30 – God’s Care: Rest, Touch, Nourishment
17:10 – The Still Small Voice
30:10 – Correcting Elijah’s Thinking
36:20 – Renewed Purpose
39:20 – Prayer & Encouragement
If you’re on the edge of burnout or quietly battling depression, this is your invitation to let God reset your body, mind, and spirit.
About your host: Jaime Luce’ testimony has daunting personal mountains and treacherous financial valleys. She was trapped in day-to-day stress and couldn’t see a way forward. But how she started is not how she finished! And she wants you to know God has a plan for your life too, no matter how tough it seems. Today, Jaime has been married to the love of her life for almost three decades, owns two companies, and has become an author and podcaster. God’s way is always the blessed way!
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