Exhaustion

Physical exhaustion and spiritual exhaustion often go hand in hand. One can produce the other. As we wage a great spiritual battle, often we begin to feel the inward struggle in outward signs of listlessness and self-pity. Our spiritual wrestling wears out our physical bodies and minds. What are we to do in such a situation? Find help. It is not a sign of spiritual failure to lean on the Christian friends God has given you. It is a sign of spiritual wisdom. It takes great strength to rely on fellow travelers on the journey home. Why do you think God tells us to be sure to spend time with other believers? And I mean "tells us." It's not a suggestion. How can our Christian friends hold us up? Prayer--never hesitate to tell others how desperately you need it. Also, friends can help us by taking on some of our responsibilities from time to time--especially for those of us who haven't learned to say "no" yet. Other people can do the job just as well as you can. They have the same Holy Spirit you do to enable them. And we can also help ourselves by taking time to rest, to find a place of solitude to spend some time with Him. Rest is a holy, sacred obligation for the child of God. Our Savior, who had a body that got just as tired as mine does, often went off alone to rest and pray. Are you exhausted? Worn out by the struggles and responsibilities of life? Don't throw your hands up in despair. Throw your hands up in prayer. And go to those who love you in Christ and ask them to help you hold up your hands as well. They will be delighted to do so. And later on it will be your turn to say, "throw your arms around me and let me help you on the journey home as you so graciously helped me."
To not admit your tiredness and to try to go it alone is arrogance--spiritual arrogance. Is there anything more foolish spiritually than that?