Hebrews 4:16 “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Galatians 6:9 “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”Ĭolossians 1:29 “To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.” And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. Rom ans 8:26-28 “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. Ps alm 68:35 “You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Isaiah 40:29 “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Make level paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.” Hebrews 12:12-13 “Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. Jeremiah 31:25 “I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.” Not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave through his servant Moses.” I Kings 8:56 “Praise be to the Lord, who has given rest to his people Israel just as he promised. Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Romans 12:11 “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat- for he grants sleep to those he loves.”Ģ Thessalonians 3:13 “And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.” Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. Psalm 127:1-2 “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Psalm 4:8 “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 62:1 “Truly my soul finds rest in God my salvation comes from him.” Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Isn’t it encouraging to know that when I have nothing left to give physically and mentally, that God never tires and He gives me strength when I need it? Let these verses encourage you when you are exhausted. Even in the “empty-nesting” years, I find myself tired at times, especially if I’ve overtaxed my muscles doing tasks that are better left for a woman half my age. Exhaustion, weariness, sleeplessness, constant tiredness…we’ve all experienced it. I thought it would improve a bit when the children got older, but then it was the rush of life and keeping up with schedules, not to mention worries of the day weighing me down more often than not. I remember when I was a new mom and as much as I loved those late night feedings, holding my tiny newborn and rocking her gently, our nightly routine was leaving me more and more sleep deprived and exhausted. subsisting on coffee to keep me awake and just running on caffeine and adrenalin to get me through the next day. When I was a university student, I remember those late nights cramming for exams.
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