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.
— Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Good grief…it’s only Tuesday.
How is it possible to feel more tired after a break than before we took one? Even weekends never seem long enough. Personally, I firmly believe in a 4-day work week with a 3-day weekend every week…even though I’ve never actually had that schedule. And while we’re at it, I also think retirement should happen around age 50 so people can actually enjoy life a little. But I digress.
The truth is, we are a society that never stops moving.
All the conveniences that were supposed to make life easier somehow seem to add even more work. Take cell phones and computers for example. We can now be reached anytime, anywhere. Work follows us home, into waiting rooms, onto vacations, and sometimes even into bed at night when we check “just one more thing.”
And interestingly enough, when computers first became common, people thought offices would become “paperless.” Instead, paper use actually increased for many years because suddenly everyone could print emails, reports, manuals, guides, drafts, spreadsheets, and copies of everything imaginable. Technology made producing information faster, but not necessarily simpler.
No wonder we are mentally and emotionally exhausted sometimes. We never fully unplug.
Even Jesus stepped away from the crowds to rest and pray. If the Son of God needed quiet moments to recharge, maybe we shouldn’t feel guilty for needing them too.
The problem is many of us keep running on empty spiritually, emotionally, and physically because we think slowing down means weakness. But God never designed us to carry nonstop stress without rest.
Isaiah 40:31 reminds us where true renewal comes from. Not another energy drink. Not another vacation. Not another perfectly organized calendar.
Real strength comes from the Lord.
That doesn’t mean life suddenly becomes less busy. But it does mean we don’t have to carry it all alone.
So if you’re feeling tired this Tuesday, maybe this is your reminder to pause for a moment. Breathe. Pray. Step away from the noise for a few minutes and let God refill what the world keeps draining.
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Daily Inspiration from the Bible
— Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
How is it possible to feel more tired after a break than before we took one? Even weekends never seem long enough. Personally, I firmly believe in a 4-day work week with a 3-day weekend every week…even though I’ve never actually had that schedule. And while we’re at it, I also think retirement should happen around age 50 so people can actually enjoy life a little. But I digress.
The truth is, we are a society that never stops moving.
All the conveniences that were supposed to make life easier somehow seem to add even more work. Take cell phones and computers for example. We can now be reached anytime, anywhere. Work follows us home, into waiting rooms, onto vacations, and sometimes even into bed at night when we check “just one more thing.”
And interestingly enough, when computers first became common, people thought offices would become “paperless.” Instead, paper use actually increased for many years because suddenly everyone could print emails, reports, manuals, guides, drafts, spreadsheets, and copies of everything imaginable. Technology made producing information faster, but not necessarily simpler.
No wonder we are mentally and emotionally exhausted sometimes. We never fully unplug.
Even Jesus stepped away from the crowds to rest and pray. If the Son of God needed quiet moments to recharge, maybe we shouldn’t feel guilty for needing them too.
The problem is many of us keep running on empty spiritually, emotionally, and physically because we think slowing down means weakness. But God never designed us to carry nonstop stress without rest.
Isaiah 40:31 reminds us where true renewal comes from. Not another energy drink. Not another vacation. Not another perfectly organized calendar.
Real strength comes from the Lord.
That doesn’t mean life suddenly becomes less busy. But it does mean we don’t have to carry it all alone.
So if you’re feeling tired this Tuesday, maybe this is your reminder to pause for a moment. Breathe. Pray. Step away from the noise for a few minutes and let God refill what the world keeps draining.
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
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