Yesterday was exhausting. Fatigue is a way of way of life these months and may continue for an undetermined amount of time. Though each week I am stronger there are days when the fatigue is too much. Have you ever been so tired that it brings you to tears? But I am reminded of a truth; it doesn’t allow me to leap tall buildings or stop a locomotive but it carries me through this, and it will carry you too if your trust is in Jesus:
‘But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.’ 2 Corinthians 12:9
I have given up so much control over the last 5 months. All I have left is reliance on the promises of God. And in this matter I have found them to be true and reliable. His mercies are new every morning.
Tired of striving? Rest in the Lord for He is good indeed.
Praying and praying that those armies of tiny blood cells grow & multiply & mature, so your strength can return. Life can be such a mystery. Why ARE we in whatever season we are in? What in the world are you thinking, Lord…?? All we CAN do is rest in Him, the One we trust above all others. Much love coming your way (from someone you’ve never even met!)
I’m guessing you are related to the Ottsens from St Michael’s-Christ Church, a legacy of faith. Rest in Jesus and all will be well with your soul. Thayers
Praying for POWER and STRENGTH!!!!
I relate although I pray that you receive more and more endurance and strength because you give out so much as a leader of His army. Thank you Bryan for this post. I am really relating. I thought I’d be healed so much faster than I am and thought I’d have a great job by now and all would be better…it’s not all bad, we finally found a church to engage in, I have my health, my daughter, and still have a roof over my head and food to eat so I guess I am rich in many ways. I am praying for healing for you and for your continuous renewal because you lift me up by your honest words and enduring faith through your enormous battle. I want to be like you.
Dear Emily, you want to be like Jesus. Colossians 1:27 says this is possible. He lives IN you – that is a reality for the true believer. Love,
Thayers