Are you tired? I know I get tired…of striving and straining. Tired of doing constant battle with my formidable to do list while the days seem to silently slip by. Even with the best of intentions to maintain balance, I can still find myself on the hamster wheel of life with work, family, friends, and ministry. It can be hard to manage it all without feeling depleted. I once heard the saying, “sleep doesn’t help when it’s your soul that’s tired.” I can relate.
If you’re feeling like that too, let’s make a pact for the new year. Let’s try to have better focus, clearer priorities, and more soul-satisfying rest. Let’s get more of what we really want out of life and let more of the other stuff go. Let’s find out what truly matters and then do more of that!
In Matthew 11:28, Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Let 2025 be the year we trust Him in this. He will not fail you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5; Deuteronomy 31:6).
I will share more Scripture, blog posts, and inspiration throughout the year. But here is a bit of a taste (a flashback of sorts) to whet your appetite and get you thinking:
- Check out blog post #40, Enough Expectations and consider how we can let go of some of the expectations others have placed upon us or that which we have placed upon others.
We aren’t intended to strive and strain just to keep our heads above water, but rather to float and thrive on top! It is possible!
Join me this year as we discover what’s truly important: to gain what is life-giving and shed that which drains it. Let this be the year you finally find satisfaction, for good!