Scriptures to Combat Burnout As An Entrepreneur

Burnout is incredibly real - and God's word provides wisdom on how to overcome it.

Entrepreneurship is one of the most impactful journeys that anyone will ever dare to embark on. It can give you a feeling of empowerment beyond explanation knowing that you are turning an idea God gave you, into something that can impact so many people’s lives. However, even the most driven & talented entrepreneurs can encounter moments when the weight of responsibilities, endless to-do lists, and constant demands begin to take a toll. Burnout is real, and it can diminish both the joy of pursuing your passion and the clarity of your purpose. But in these moments, there is strength, hope, and renewal available through faith - even if feels like you have to dig a little deeper to find it.

The Bible offers timeless wisdom and promises that can help us navigate these seasons of exhaustion. As it says in Isaiah 40:31, "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." This verse reminds us that when we rely on God’s strength instead of our own, we can rise above our challenges and find the perseverance to keep going. Our hope should not be rooted in what God can do for us or for our business. Our hope is in WHO God is. Who God has revealed himself to be through His word. His unwavering promises have never failed, and they will not fail you now.

Whether you're in the middle of a breakthrough or feeling overwhelmed, these scriptures will guide you back to a place of rest, focus, and renewed purpose. Remember, God’s grace is sufficient, and with His guidance, you can continue pursuing your vision with peace, resilience, and unwavering faith.

Scriptures to Combat Burnout

1. 'We were given this hope when we were saved. (If we already have something, we don’t need to hope for it. But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently.)’ Romans 8:24-25

2. 'For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.' Philippians 4:13

3. 'Jesus replied, “You don’t understand now what I am doing, but someday you will.” ' John 13:7

4. 'For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord . “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. ' Jeremiah 29:11-13

5. ‘And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. Romans 5:5

6. ‘For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.’ James 1:3

7. ‘We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy’ Colossians 1:11

8. ‘This means that God’s holy people must endure persecution patiently, obeying his commands and maintaining their faith in Jesus.’ Revelations 14:12

9. ‘I go east, but he is not there. I go west, but I cannot find him. I do not see him in the north, for he is hidden. I look to the south, but he is concealed. “But he knows where I am going. And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold.’ Job 23:8-10

10.  ‘You don’t have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.’ Matthew 17:20

Prayer Against Burnout

Lord,

I give you thanks for this day. I thank you for all that you are doing in my life, for the mountains and storms you have protected me from, and for the beautiful love and mercy you endlessly give me. 

I come to you asking for comfort, strength, and renewed hope in what you have called me to do. I am feeling so exhausted, I can’t see a way forward, and I feel as if the weight of everything is too much for me to carry. Please fill my heart and mind with your peace, and please guide me back to resting in you. Please remove all anxieties and doubts about what I know you have called me to do. Remind me that mountains and valleys are not always indicators that I am going the wrong way. They are often there to give me a chance to know you better and become more like you - and what a gift that is. 

I am thankful for your living and breathing word that reminds me I am never alone. Even when I feel alone, thank you for reminding me that you are with me every day, every minute, every second. Even though this burnout feels real and it feels to be suffocating me, I am so grateful to be reminded that you are greater than any mountain I climb. 

In Jesus’s name we pray,

Amen.