Dear Tired and Weary,
I'm basically writing this to myself. I'm both tired and weary. I've had a very stressful and emotional week. Work has been exhausting and frustrating. Other things have happened that I've had a hard time dealing with. I'm both physically and emotionally drained. I've struggled against emotions like bitterness and jealousy. I've had my hopes dashed about something I've wanted for a long time. I've had to watch someone else have my dream come true for them. I'm tired of waiting for prayers to be answered. I'm tired of trying to be positive and hopeful about everything. I'm tired of being alone. I'm tired of seeing those closest to me hurting and in pain. I'm tired of following this path.
I don't know if any of you can relate to any of these statements but it's how I feel. At times like these, I find it really hard to be joyful and at peace. So I have to remind myself of God's promises and what the Bible says. I know when I am weak, He is strong. He is the one who is willing to take on all my burdens and carry me when I'm too tired to keep going. He gives me encouragement and a push when I need it. His grace is sufficient for me. He provides everything I need, even if it's not what I want.
Sometimes we just have to be our own cheerleaders and encourage ourselves when we're weary. We have to keep fighting the good fight and pressing on towards the prize. We have to focus on God's love and truth. We have to just let things go and let Him take care of everything. We have to stop trying to control everything. Life is hard and sometimes it sucks. But at least we know that this isn't all there is. One day we will have eternity in heaven with Jesus. One day we will no longer have to experience pain or sorrow. One day we will get rewarded in heaven for all we have done here on earth. I'm looking forward to that day. In the meantime, I know I still have a purpose here on earth. So do you. Let's stay focused on that truth.
I've included some verses that always come to mind when I'm feeling this way and one of my favorite quotes below.
Galations 6:9 NIV "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
Isaiah 40:31 NIV "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."
"The greatest challenge in receiving great things from God is holding on for the last half hour."
-L.B. Cowman
