Biblical Answer

Expressing Love to Those Around You When You're Feeling Tired

When you're feeling tired, it can be challenging to show love to those around you. However, it's in these moments that we have the opportunity to demonstrate our love in creative and sacrificial ways. As the Bible teaches, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres" (1 Corinthians 13:4-7).

One way to show love to those around you when you're feeling tired is to creatively find situations that make focused attention easier. Plan activities that you can enjoy together, such as walks, sitting before a fireplace, scenic drives, or picnics. Even making time for small acts of service, such as cooking a meal or doing a load of laundry, can be a way to show love and care for those around you. As the Bible says, "Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends" (John 15:12-13). When you're feeling tired, it may be difficult to muster up the energy to do something grand, but even small acts of love can make a big difference.

Another way to show love to those around you when you're feeling tired is to remember that love is not just a feeling, but a choice. Even when we don't feel like it, we can choose to love and serve those around us. As the Bible says, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7). When we're feeling tired, it's easy to get caught up in our own struggles and forget about the needs of those around us. But by choosing to love and serve others, even when we don't feel like it, we can demonstrate the true nature of love and show those around us that we care. By doing so, we can experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from loving others, even when we're feeling tired.