Tired

[KarrieTex]

I am just so tired right now. Between work, social life, church, personal, and my own worries...I am just tired.

It's also interesting when you realize that being alone makes you tired.

 

[dluvs2trvl]

I know exactly what you mean Karrie. I'm in the same spot as you - just very tired and very worn out from the trials of life. This was my daily devotion for today so I thought I'd share it with you

Wipe Away Tears

God will wipe away every tear from their eyes . . . . There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. —Revelation 21:4

I had just finished preaching on the heartaches of life, when a couple approached me at the front of the church. The woman told me about the burden they bore as a family. Their young son had severe physical problems, and the strain of the constant care of this needy little guy, coupled with the heartache of knowing they couldn’t improve his situation, sometimes felt unbearable.

As the couple shared, with tears in their eyes, their little daughter stood with them—listening and watching. Seeing the obvious hurt etched by tears on her mother’s face, the girl reached up and gently wiped the tears from her mother’s cheek. It was a simple gesture of love and compassion, and a profound display of concern from one so young.

Our tears often blur our sight and prevent us from seeing clearly. In those moments, it can be an encouragement to have a friend who cares enough to love us in our pain and walk with us in our struggles.

Even though friends can be a help, only Christ can reach beyond our tears and touch the deep hurts of our hearts. His comfort can carry us through the struggles of our lives until that day when God Himself wipes away every tear from our eyes (Rev. 21:4). —Bill Crowder

I don't know what God is doing and I don't know what the future holds for you or for me or for any of the other wonderful mature singles who post in this forum. I have to choose to trust Him and today it is a choice I'm making every hour

I had a very encouraging talk with a friend during my lunch hour and she gave me a renewed perspective so I think it is so important for you to reach out to your friends on here as well as in real life...let them be an encouragement to you and let them uphold you when you can't seem to hold yourself up.

 

[Bridgit]

DL, this is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Jenster]

It's also interesting when you realize that being alone makes you tired.

Oh yes, Karrie, I hear you.

A long time ago when I lived alone, I told a friend that what made me tiredest was the lack of love. Love will energize you. Parents will stay up till all hours of the night out of love for their baby.

I'm sorry you're feeling so tired, Karrie.

 

[FlatpickingJD]

Personally, I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired.

 

[ChooseTheRight]

Personally, I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired.

Im sick and tired of sick and tired people. Oh wait. That includes me then

 

[Jenster]

Well, now, that's Catch-22, isn't it?

 

[GritsnGrace]

Well, now, that's Catch-22, isn't it?

Sounds like it to me!

 

[KarrieTex]

Personally, I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired.

I can understand that as well.

 

[KarrieTex]

Oh yes, Karrie, I hear you.

A long time ago when I lived alone, I told a friend that what made me tiredest was the lack of love. Love will energize you. Parents will stay up till all hours of the night out of love for their baby.

I'm sorry you're feeling so tired, Karrie.

Jen...maybe I just need some good ol' fashion flirting to give me a quick spurt of energy.

 

[Bridgit]

I know by experience that depending on people for feeling right never works, in the long run.

 

[dluvs2trvl]

You're right but it sure does help every once in a while. I think everyone wants to feel loved and special and cared for and desired by a person - not just by God. It's part of how God created us. It was His design. So yes, I agree that we shouldn't only depend on that to feel good about ourselves - it does help.

 

[ChooseTheRight]

Jen...maybe I just need some good ol' fashion flirting to give me a quick spurt of energy.

I would flirt with you. But im quite naughty, so probably best not too.

 

[Jenster]

I would flirt with you. But im quite naughty, so probably best not too.

Hey, Karrie, watch out for this ^ guy!

 

[ChooseTheRight]

Hey, Karrie, watch out for this ^ guy!

Dont worry. Im only naughty in private.

 

[covenantwmn]

Just putting in my 2 cents, i'm engaged, happiest time of my life, but I thought as I went to bed tonight, i'm so tired. It's wonderful to be in love and i'm blessed and more grateful than words can say, but relationships are work sometimes and a process, and then add the rest of life, kids, etc., I am reminded often that there is truly only One who can shoulder my burdens and fill my heart with joy. Blessings all, hang in there.

 

[ChooseTheRight]

Just putting in my 2 cents, i'm engaged, happiest time of my life, but I thought as I went to bed tonight, i'm so tired. It's wonderful to be in love and i'm blessed and more grateful than words can say, but relationships are work sometimes and a process, and then add the rest of life, kids, etc., I am reminded often that there is truly only One who can shoulder my burdens and fill my heart with joy. Blessings all, hang in there.

I wish you well and hope you will both be very happy together.