Too Tired

One of the great lies we face in 21st century America is that the busier you are, the better.  If you are super busy, then you are more productive.  Or more popular.  Or more useful.  Or more godly.

We have somehow convinced ourselves that if we are busy to the point of exhaustion every day, we are "getting it right."

Yes, there is much work to be done.  To support our families.  To build the kingdom of God.

But did God really intend that we never rest?  That we be too tired?

Too tired to sit and have a decent meal.  Or too tired to prepare such a meal.

Too tired for a meaningful conversation with your spouse at the end of the day.

Too tired for family.  And not just the family that lives under the same roof.  Too tired for extended family.  For brothers or sisters.  For aging parents.  Too tired to pick up the phone just to say "hi".  (And a quick text is not the same as verbal communication!  Texting does not build relationships.)

Too tired for God.  Too tired to spend time in His Word.  Too tired to enjoy and delight in the relationship with Him.

Too tired.

If we are that tired, then maybe we need to examine just how we're spending our time.



"Be still and know that I am God."  (Psalm 46:10 ESV)

"Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom."  (Psalm 90:12 ESV)