I am tired

In the busyness of every day we sometimes forget that we have an eternal refuge we can turn to that will give us rest and strength.

Just recently I have not been able to work due to illness, and if I am honest I could have used this time to spend more time with God, but my excuse has been that I am tired, I am fed up and I don't want to be on sick leave, I came here to serve God not be on sick leave.

But what I have realised during this week is, we are no good to God or anyone if we burn ourselves out, God gave us a Sabbath to rest and recuperate and to spend time with him.  What use have I been to the boys while I have been laying in my bed sick – none, but If I had done as we are commanded to I could have been achieving so much more.

Thankfully we have a gracious God who forgives our stubbornness, and who will give us strength to carry on, even when we are feeling burned out, all we need to do is wait on Him.

He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak.  Even youths will become exhausted, and young men will give up.  But those who wait on the LORD will find new strength.  They will fly high on wings like eagles.  They will run and not grow weary.  They will walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:29–31 [NLT]

Dear Lord, Thank you for giving us a day to rest each week, please help us to use this day to spend with you, our friends and family and to just be.  Thank you for your promise that you will give us new strength, that you will rise us up on eagles wings and you will help us walk. Amen

Vicky Saxby