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Your Question:
What happens when we put others first when we're feeling tired?
Answer:
When we put others first when we're feeling tired, it can bring new strength and vigor. I've seen this play out in my own life, especially when I'm feeling drained from pastoring our church. When I focus on serving others, I find that I'm able to tap into a deeper reservoir of energy and motivation. This is especially true when we're reminded that we're not alone in our struggles. When I'm feeling tired, it's easy to get caught up in my own thoughts and feelings of despair. But when I reach out to my wife Susan or our kids Joshua and Rebecca, they're able to offer me a different perspective and remind me that there's joy set before me (Heb. 12:2). It's amazing how a simple conversation or act of service can give me the strength I need to keep going. As the Bible says, when we give of ourselves spiritually, we get more strength. This doesn't mean that we won't feel exhausted physically, but when we focus on serving others and putting their needs before our own, we're able to tap into a deeper source of energy and motivation. It's like God is saying, "I'll give you nourishment, if you completely give of yourself spiritually" (Revelation 2:7). When we put others first, we're able to overcome our own timidity and take the first step, and God will give us the strength we need for the moment.
Sources:
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
mere christianity
c s lewis
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
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