Ever felt like giving up?
Seriously. Ever felt like calling it quit, throwing in the towel, placing all your cards on the table? However you describe it, this race called life can make even the most seasoned of runners tired. Falling down. Not wanting to get back up again. Panting for water. Sitting roadside, alone.
I got tired today. Not for any good reason. Something just came over me and where I once had energy, I felt must go to bed. And where I had clarity, I felt fuzz. And where I am normally eager, I crawled like a slow turtle. Finally, when I went to my room to sleep, a tear slipped out.
Any one of us could land there any day, couldn’t we?
This race is tiring. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
Frankly, we can make our own tomb and lie in it if we aren’t careful. We can pull the shades down, dim the lights and lay our self down for days, letting those slimy lurky dirty feelings hang all around us – if we aren’t careful.
But, in actuality, feelings never save us from tombs. Only the power of God does.
Consider this: 3 days and Jesus rose.
He bust out: He was in darkness, but moved to light. He was down, but never – out.
Now, through Christ we can rise up from what wants to keep us down too.
No one can hold the power of God down.
No one can restrain what the Lord is sending out.
No one’s emotions are too strong for God’s resurrection.
I don’t care what the liar and accuser tells you…
Open your eyes to faith.
It is what gets you out of bed.
It is what helps you take the next step.
It is what makes you say that prayer yet again.
It is what moves mountains.
Press against the very thing that came to hold you down: If tiredness hits you, it is by faith you go outside and run. If the idea you’ll never find the man of your dreams, it is by faith you go to that church singles event. If it is your financial debt that sends you into the dumps, it is by generosity towards your neighbor you find freedom.
Resiliency in Christ Jesus bounces you beyond the very thing the enemy is orchestrating.
You step out of your tomb and see verdant pastures. You see life. Hope. Brilliance. God’s more.
Do you want the spring in your step restored?
Step in. Step out. Go out. Give out. Press into what is pressing into you – and you’ll get somewhere.
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BEAUTIFUL encouragement here, Kelly! I NEEDED this today, friend. Feeling a bit tired, but you’ve stirred me to hope and faith. Thanks.
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Thanks so much for hosting!
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It’s a blessing to be reminded that our perseverance matters to God.
Kelly,
I needed this post today. Usually I’m the Energizer Bunny keeping everyone encouraged, but I’m feeling tired because of some issues going on in my life. Thanks for the encouragement! Praying God continues to increase your reach and bless the work of your hands.
Be Blessed & Refreshed,
~Sherry Stahl
xoxo
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Kelly, Thank you for this encouraging post today. It’s words like these that help keep me going! I appreciate the link up every Tuesday! Thank you for hosting!
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Your post today is exactly the way I’m feeling to a tee, on all levels. #younailedit!
Thank you for those words of encouragement Kelly!
Yes, I feel like this today – but you mentioned the resurrection – 3 days..3 days of momentum shifting. I’m hanging on.
Thanks for the encouragement
As always, beautiful encouragement, Kelly. The visual of Jesus bursting from the tomb proved powerful. Saw it with my own eyes. <3
Kelly, what a beautiful post. We do sometimes have to choose to walk in faith, don’t we? I’ve definitely had days when my bed called to me. Days when weariness dragged me down. I need the reminder that God is bigger than anything I am dealing with. Thank you!!
Great words of encouragement Kelly. Well stated and beautifully written. I love what you share about resiliency and God’s power. May we seek God daily for an infusion of His power which is always available to us. Thank you for sharing your insights and inspiration today. I hope you have a fantastic week and may God continue to bless you and yours!
Kelly, You have no idea how much I needed to hear this today…. I had the same sinking feelings this morning and when I considered going back to bed at 9AM, I laced up my shoes and took a walk instead. God bless you for sharing your heart here. It is tiring some days to stay in the race, but by the grace of God we keep going! Have a beautiful week and thanks for hosting the link up too!
This post was RIGHT on time for me. I needed these words so bad. It is exhausting to keep going when your flesh is fighting every step of the way. Thank you for your encouragement!
Yes yes yes! Thank you for the reminder of Christ’s power on the days where we want to cash it all in. So encouraging!
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