Tired is a check on my ambition. On any given day, I have a mental list of all the tasks I want to accomplish. These tasks are varied–from chores, to creative works, to appointments I need to make. Sticky notes and digital lists permeate my life.
Though my list is extensive, tired often says no.
It says I can do so much, but then I must stop. Tired reminds me that I am human; I am weak and need rest. Tired keeps me close to God, reminding me that I cannot do it all. I need help and, specifically, guidance to focus on what is essential.
I have often wondered why there was such an emphasis on physical healing in Jesus’s ministry. Obviously their lack of modern medical care made people’s lives physically uncomfortable. It was this discomfort that reminded them of their need for a healer.
Today with Tylenol available for the slightest ache, the best reminder of my weakness is my tiredness. Despite my aversion to this, it is so very needed.
Can we imagine what our lives would be like without the check tiredness brings? How frantic would it be? How busy? We would measure success even more stringently by our to-do lists. We would be imprisoned within the confines of our own schedule.
Tired is our safe guard, keeping us dependent on our God who provides.
*Linking up with five minute Friday’s prompt this week.
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This is such a fresh perspective for me. I am so glad I chose you to drop in on from FMF! Thank you so much for making me think!
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Thank you for your kind comments! I am new to FMF, but I enjoyed the opportunity to think about this topic. 😀
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