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bluidkiti · 02-06-2014, 12:00 PM

Fatigue Is No Crime

John 4:6 - “And Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well.”

“I feel I should never give in to being tired,” confided my friend. “Everyone will be disappointed in me if I don’t get it all done. I must not let them down.”

Some of us believe that we prove our spirituality by having all the answers, doing everything, and helping everyone. When this is our creed, we cannot afford the luxury of fatigue.

“Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well.” This simple phrase from scripture gives us a glimpse into the everyday life of our Savior, Jesus. Although Jesus never sinned, he did tire. Fatigue is a normal human reaction to performing ordinary daily activities. While Jesus was on earth he experienced the limitations of a human body.

We don’t need to expect ourselves or those we love to keep going indefinitely, without stopping to rest. Allow yourself and others time for recuperation. Slow down. Relax. Jesus did. It’s all right.

Lord, help me to remember

that I’m not committing a crime by succumbing to fatigue.

I want to learn to stop and rest without experiencing shame.

Please help me.

Joan C. Webb

MajestyJo · 02-06-2014, 12:45 PM

A good one, how often we say, "We must do, I promised, I have to do this?" We can't give away what we don't have and we are not giving our best when we are tired and working on fumes instead of spiritual fuel.

I try not to make promises I can't keep. I always say, "God willing."

02-06-2014, 12:00 PM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,841	Fatigue Is No Crime Fatigue Is No Crime John 4:6 - “And Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well.” “I feel I should never give in to being tired,” confided my friend. “Everyone will be disappointed in me if I don’t get it all done. I must not let them down.” Some of us believe that we prove our spirituality by having all the answers, doing everything, and helping everyone. When this is our creed, we cannot afford the luxury of fatigue. “Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well.” This simple phrase from scripture gives us a glimpse into the everyday life of our Savior, Jesus. Although Jesus never sinned, he did tire. Fatigue is a normal human reaction to performing ordinary daily activities. While Jesus was on earth he experienced the limitations of a human body. We don’t need to expect ourselves or those we love to keep going indefinitely, without stopping to rest. Allow yourself and others time for recuperation. Slow down. Relax. Jesus did. It’s all right. Lord, help me to remember that I’m not committing a crime by succumbing to fatigue. I want to learn to stop and rest without experiencing shame. Please help me. Joan C. Webb __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

02-06-2014, 12:45 PM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	A good one, how often we say, "We must do, I promised, I have to do this?" We can't give away what we don't have and we are not giving our best when we are tired and working on fumes instead of spiritual fuel. I try not to make promises I can't keep. I always say, "God willing." __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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