Meryl Herr's work at the De Pree Center researches the means by which leaders can exemplify how to live and work in a Christian way. This article considers the impact of feeling called to a particular work environment, and how to discern the effects of burnout that may result. She notes,
"Based on my observations and experience, a never-ending quest to discover our calling can lead to stress, anxiety, and even burnout. Continually pressing for clarity as a means of alleviating decision paralysis can drive us mad and divert our attention from doing the good work that’s right in front of us. As followers of Christ, we have the freedom to make choices and live out what we sense our callings to be (Galatians 5:1). And we have a loving and merciful God who will be present with us and working in and through us no matter what road we take as we seek to keep in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:16). So let’s be mindful about how we’re stewarding our time and energy in seasons of discernment."
https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/calling-and-burnout
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