In these times of recession, it is easy to lose focus and start wearing out quickly.
We can blame many factors in the cause for us being " tired" and "weary" and "busy"....or other words that we use to hide behind.
Sometimes it truly is a mask we wear, that we are weary ...and then fail to rise to what we need to do. It can become a deception which we allow ourselves to believe as being true. All the talk around us is of how much work there is, and how much we need to climb and attain social status and how wonderful life would be if only I had this, this and that. I don't blame you.
We really try. It is called "striving."
We go to work, and give of ourselves and end up completely squeezed out ...and tired.
Let's look at Jesus..
When he was by the well, where a Samaritan woman came to draw water...Jesus was tired. He had just finished a long period of ministry....He first asked for a drink. Then he took the conversation to different levels...until He ministered unto her and she was blessed.
Now when we get tired and weary, we are drained out of energy and need something to prop us up. We snap and crib at everyone around us and expect everyone to understand...
Jesus ministered even when He was tired...it is possible , my friend at the end of a hard long day to be kind, loving , patient and minister to a friend...even though it feels like we need some comfort.
It is possible to draw on the love and strength of Jesus, even at work , as we walk in the Spirit to love on someone else and give of ourselves and draw from the depth of God's Word within us.
For that to happen, we need to be filled with the love of God and His WORD. He talks with us through His Word and His Word gives us joy and hope as we dwell on the sure promises He will fulfill in our lives.
Be energised today knowing you are created for a purpose and you don't need to hide behind weariness, but you are created to refresh everyone around you even yourself.
Be the light in your workplace.. and an inspiration.
