I’ve been busy lately…
There have been umpteen projects…but that’s not what I’m talking about.
It’s the business on the inside of me that makes me weary.
It’s been quite a year with Emma’s most unexpected pregnancy and her health issues. There have been other things too. Things I couldn’t share.
Anyhoo, I was just wondering…do any of you feel it?
The weariness?
The wear and tear on your spirit?
The pat answer that I would give anyone would be to start your day in quiet prayer and devotion.
That’s so necessary. And I do that, day in and day out.
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I may need to take some time to recharge but I’ve no idea what that would look like.
Any ideas?
(I’m not depressed Peeps, being weary is sometimes a part of life…I’m just keepin it real and thinking outloud…)
xoxo
I really do understand what you are saying. I actually think that I have been just a little depressed due to a family member and bad choices. But I have decided that I cannot do anything about it. I am surrounding myself with friends and family. I am staying busy and then this coming weekend we are going off for a little getaway to rest and be alone. I totally get what you are saying. I think we all deal with life’s issues. Thank you for the reminder to start my day with the Lord. Sometimes we get so busy that we forget. That is the number #1 most important thing we can do is start our day with prayer.
Valerie,
Letting go and putting them in God’s able hands is truly key…oh enjoy your getaway. xo
Totally understand. I’m there myself. It makes me think of the Psalm 62:1-2. God gave Doug this verse one time when he was changing jobs and didn’t take any time to rest in between. He reminded him of it a week ago at church when Doug felt he didn’t have time to serve. It is still hard though.
I’m trying to do that but still struggle at times with how to find the rest in God alone. Sometimes when I look at the ocean I find short periods of rest for my soul or a sunrise. Definitely when I soak in worship I find rest…i just need to do it. Starting the day with God always helps…thanks for the reminder!
Also, Psalm 62:5-8 are along the same lines.
Dani…hugs and thank you for the scriptures…xo
I can relate to how you feel. I would love to surround myself with friends and family however, they all live so far away.
We try to talk on the phone at least once a week and I am so thankful for them.
I thank God everyday for his many blessings and I feel like my issues are nothing in comparison to others.
Your right! If we start our day with prayer it will make us stronger and hopefully make us react much more calmly to whatever difficulties we have to face from day to day.
Thanks for posting and I enjoy reading your blog from time to time.
bearing one another’s burdens is tiring, and you have been doing that for quite awhile now. i can relate to what you are feeling, as we are in the third week of bob being without employment. we are weary from all the thinking we are doing, and from all the efforts we are making–not to try to find a job–but to HEAR God!
matt 11:28-30 came to mind. i believe you are seeking Him and relying on Him. ask Him to give you rest; He knows you are weary.
allow yourself to be carried for awhile. deut. 33:27 is a favorite of mine.
Jenn…I’m going to email you. (praying)xo
I’m there with ya, Robin. Have felt this way since my husband lost his job last December and we ended up relocating in January. There’s not just one incident, but a ongoing series of events that seem to pull in so many directions at once. I know my Spirit needs to rest and refresh, but how to do that without adding to the mix? If you find a way, I hope you will share in your eloquent and insightful style – because I have a feeling that many of us are in the same boat!
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Jane, it’s the ongoing events…yes my friend, that’s it, one after another after another…hugs
I hear you! Last thing you want is a job to do when you are weary but here is an idea..It’s a coolish morning so a light walk with your handy dandy camera to take some life and energy giving photos would be nice! I know you have an eye for God’s beauty that is refreshing! Just a thought and maybe a selfish one as I know I have been lifted by some images you have captured. Shalom
Tom, I swear God is telling me to walk. I keep hearing that…I will. Thank you my friend, hugs
I feel that way sometimes too. Definitely look to God. He will guide you and make your spirit brand new. (((Hugs)))
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Carmen…hugs, thank you.
I’m there and have been there for almost 2 years now. Until then I thought life was rosey. But through my life’s trials I have found that staying in the word is my only hope. I pray continually, I do at home bible studies (which really dives you into the word), I listen to sermons on the radio and then I just stay busy. I haven’t taken much time to rest. I don’t know maybe I’ve been afraid to be still. Afraid where my thoughts may take me. So I usually just stay focused on something, most importantly on Him.
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
I guess I’m finding my rest by waiting on Him.
Have a good day.
Velvet, I just want to reach out and give you a hug…I love the thought of finding rest by waiting on Him. much love xo
I feel bad that I feel so good! With the wedding being Sat. I am just coming down from such a HIGH, happy place! I do understand though what you are going through cause I ahve been there MANY times. Usually it relates to my kids lives and poor choices and consequences. I get the most serenity at a meeting. It is where I can bare my soul and people truly understand…..and don’t judge. Praying for you to find some serenity today. XOXO, Pinky I have missed you!!!!!!!
Oh Pinky my friend…enjoy these delightfully good times! I’m so excited to see the pics from the wedding. I read once that when you feel giddy-good about something it’s the “smile of God” and you need to turn your face to the sky, feel the sun and enjoy every minute…xo
OMG, I LOVE THAT: the “smile of God”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is EXACTLY what I have been feeling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!
I love the Spanish Proverb…it made me laugh! Probably because I am busy and a bit weary, too, if I am honest. I can feel the tension, the weight, the worry. There is a lot going on. The only real answer for it is time with God. (I was asking Him for a “time out” just the other day.) I read Lam 3:22-25 this morning and was refreshed. Along with these cool, crisp mornings I am reminded that each day is a new one. I also like to work in my small garden, or drive up to the lake and watch the sailboats for a bit of a break for my soul. Serving others is therapeutic, too. Take care of you!
Jane,
Prayers your way my friend…and love too. xo
I came here really early Robin and thought I will come back when I have something to add. I am here and i still don’t. Hmmm does that say I need some rest? Or is it that for once this pastor’s mouth is silent? 🙂 Seriously though, weariness of spirit is something we all go through, especially those who go, go, go as you have. I am amazed at your energy. Good thing you are not my age or you would be really tired. Anyway, I do believe God has placed within each of us the need for rest-not just sleep-but rest. We risk serious injury-physically and spiritually-if we fail to see the STOP sign. I like Ps.37:5 Love and hugs to you.
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Bill…I was born old my friend…I hear you about the God placed need. And I do believe He’s leading me…love and hugs right back…(going to read Ps 37:5)
I have been through just that in the past year. My daughter, too, had an unplanned pregnancy and she is single. The baby had to be closely monitored, and there were “other issues” going on as well. It has taken a toll on me. Finally, baby is six months old, and my daughter is doing really, really well. I was able to get away and travel for a much needed vacation, and there were days I did just what that Spanish proverb says: I rested after doing absolutely nothing all day. It was pure bliss.
This too shall pass, and I’m sure you know that. The baby and your daughter will do fine, even if it is a rocky road for a while. I like to think that I instilled some strength of character in my daughter (some of it she came through by genetics aka from me, some is her own character), and you have very likely done the same with your daughter.
Hugs, hang in there.
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Claire…thank you my friend for that encouragement…love to you. I find hope in yours and your daughters story…xo
Sometimes I think I think it is God’s way of telling us to rest…Be still…
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Susan…I suspect you’re right my friend. xo
I am so weary. a friend texted the other day and asked how I was. I said I had no idea, which was true, and went into how my mom is and how my sister is and how my other sister is an angry mess, and how water spills out of my eyes when I’m not even crying.
she said, you sound weary.
that was it. my word. I’m weary.
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Oh Gitz my friend…I’ll cry with you…and I’ll keep praying. I love you xo
You are striking a chord with me and oh so many others. I’ve been playing Needtobreathe over and over, especially “Something beautiful.” We are worthy of weary in this season of transitions.
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Vicky…I love that song. I’ll ck out the rest of the CD…you are in my heart. Holding your hand from here. xo
too many directions, can make us weary and depressed. at that point, we need to pray, sit down and figure out what has to be done vs what we want done.
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Rose…too many directions. My friend, you may be on to something…xo
Sometimes but not always its the emotions we have kept at bay during the times we wish to remain busy so we dont have to deal with them… and then when they finally come to head because the feelings are tired of being displaced they come front burner… That is when I think the Lord tells us to rely on Him… some say He dont give us more than we can handle… I dont believe that I believe He gives us more than we can handle so we have to rely on Him more…
May your heart be brought peace beyond understand and the Lord Jesus take up your burdens into His Yoke … Bless you
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Jeannie…well woman, that’s exactly what I’ve been doing. And coming to the front burner may be exactly what the buried emotions are doing.
Thank you so very much for your prayer…xo
HI Robin,
By the number of responses you received it tells me you are not alone AND this is part of our journey with Christ Jesus. I wish I could hit the EASY button in life but through the hard times is when I feel my poverty of spirit and KNOW that I need HIM. Just this morning, I finally went into the prayer room ( I work for a non-profit ministry) and need to be alone with God. Whew! God I need to be still with you, I was desperate but so thankful I could breathe in and out His Name and I was calmer and found His Peace that I needed to connect with so desperately. As a parent of adult children, I hurt when they hurt, just what we moms do. Be encouraged, rest, rest and rest some more!. BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD………Paslm 46:10
blessings,
Deb
Deb…thank you. It’s so true we hurt when they hurt…I’m taking your admonition to Be still as from God Himself…xo
Wow, you have some awesome responses. They are all very good and all very right. But I have one more thing to add….These are the times we are in.
The time for the enemy is short and he knows it and all stops are being pulled out to wear the saints down. The enemy knows that is what he must do…wear us down. At the same time God is refining us like gold. The weariness you feel is the pull of heaven and hell. You are being refined to reflect God’s image, and the enemy wants you to give up. So he is trying very hard to throw all of the spoken and unspoken things that you named in this blog, at you as hard and fast as he can to wear (y) you down. This my new friend in Christ is what so many of us are going through as you can tell by the comments. But we must all know that everything works to the good, for those that love the Lord. My husband lost his job 3 years ago, this December, and like you, lots of things have happened. Things may not be like I want them to be, but God has never left me or forsaken me. And I know like Jerimiah 29:11 says….God has good plans for me…and you. Take a breath, give it totally to Him, and watch what He does. Oh and follow everything these nice sweet folks have said to you. How awesome!
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Gina…how wonderful. You have been through so much and you are pouring out encouragement and love…God truly does have good plans for you, I can see some of them in your response. You’ve helped me to re-focus a bit….
Thank you my friend. xoxo
I do hope that Fall brings you a chance to turn over a new leaf. I am hoping for that for me!
Carmie…oh yes my friend! love to you and here’s to turning over a new leaf…xo
Like Bill, I read this earlier today and decided to wait to comment. I wanted to have something really good/wise/spiritual to say.
I don’t.
I understand. The word weary sums it up so well.
I love you.
While reading all these loving comments, the saying “You can’t water others if your own well is empty” comes to mind. I pray you will be able to refill your well. Sincerely , Mary P
Wow, I just wrote down all the verses so I can read them in a minute. I have been weary for a few years now but can’t rest due to the circumstances in my life right now. And Bill the cycle guy is right I have broken 2 bones this year, and still I keep going. I finally figured out God is trying to get me to stop not I just have to figure out how. Thanks for being so honest.