(Matthew 11:28-30 NLT) Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light."

(Exodus 18:17-18 NLT) "This is not good!" Moses' father-in-law exclaimed. "You're going to wear yourself out--and the people, too. This job is too heavy a burden for you to handle all by yourself.

(Exodus 18:17-18 MSG) 'Moses’ father-in-law said, “This is no way to go about it. You’ll burn out, and the people right along with you. This is way too much for you—you can’t do this alone. Now listen to me. Let me tell you how to do this so that God will be in this with you.

(Exodus 18:23 MSG) ... If you handle the work this (GOD'SWAY) way, you’ll have the strength to carry out whatever God commands you, and the people in their settings will flourish also.”

1. Capacity EXPANDS when there is RECOVERY.

(Exodus 20:9-10 NLT) You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the LORD your God. ...

(Hebrews 4:9-11 NLT) So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. For all who have entered into God's rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. So let us do our best to enter that rest. But if we disobey God, as the people of Israel did, we will fall.

2. Capacity increase when YOU do YOU.

(Jeremiah 1:5 MSG) '“Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you. Before you saw the light of day, I had holy plans for you...

(Galatians 6:4-5 NIV) Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load.

3. Capacity increases when yo know what you're CREATED to do.

(Jeremiah 1:5 NLT) "I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations."

• You learn about why you were created you get close to your CREATOR.

4. Capacity increases when you LEAN ON OTHERS.

(Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NLT) Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.

(Ecclesiastes 4:12 NLT) A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.

• You have a SEAT at the TABLE, use it!

5. Capacity increases when you let GOD HELP!
(Hebrews 13:6 NLT) So we can say with confidence, "The LORD is my helper, so I will have no fear. ..."

(Psalm 29:11 NIV) The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.

(Matthew 6:33 MSG) Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. '

• Best stress relief is putting GOD FIRST!

(Matthew 6:33 NLT) Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.