In Step | CLIMB Series — Week 3
“We don’t rest from work — we rest in His.”
In Week 3 of the CLIMB series, Pastor CJ Witkoe addresses one of the most overlooked reasons people burn out in faith and ministry: we try to rest without plugging into God’s love.
You can unplug.
You can take a day off.
You can sleep, vacation, sabbath, and slow down…
and still feel completely drained.
Why? Because unplugging doesn’t recharge — only connection does.
Drawing from 1 John 4:18–19, this message reveals how fear-driven performance quietly fuels exhaustion, anxiety, and burnout — even in spiritual disciplines meant to bring rest. Perfect love doesn’t just comfort us; it casts out fear and replaces performance-driven anxiety with identity-driven obedience.
In this message, you’ll discover:
⛰️ Why weariness doesn’t mean failure — it means you’re climbing
🔌 The difference between unplugging and actually recharging
😰 How fear and performance anxiety drain us even when we’re “resting”
❤️ Why resting in God’s finished work changes how we climb
👣 How staying “in step” with Jesus makes the climb sustainable for you — and easier for those behind you
The mountain has already been summited by Jesus.
We don’t climb to earn love — we climb because we are loved.
📖 Scripture: 1 John 4:18–19; Galatians 6:9; Philippians 3:9
🎙️ Series: CLIMB
🧗 Message Title: In Step (Week 3)
If you’re tired, anxious, or trying to prove yourself — this message will help you learn how to rest in His love and keep climbing with renewed strength.
