Biblical Answer

The Greatest Love We Can Show to Others When We're Feeling Tired

When we're feeling tired, it can be challenging to show love to others. However, it's in these moments that we have the opportunity to demonstrate the greatest love we can show to others. According to the Bible, "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). This kind of love is not based on our feelings or energy levels but on our commitment to putting others first.

In fact, when we're feeling tired, it's often the smallest acts of love that can have the greatest impact. A kind word, a listening ear, or a helping hand can make a significant difference in someone's life. As the Bible says, "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity" (Proverbs 17:17). Even when we don't feel like it, we can choose to show love to others by being present with them, by being patient with them, and by being kind to them. This kind of love is not dependent on our feelings but on our willingness to put others first and to love them as God loves us.

When we're feeling tired, it's easy to get caught up in our own needs and desires. However, when we focus on showing love to others, we begin to experience the love of God in a deeper way. As the Bible says, "We love because he first loved us" (1 John 4:19). When we choose to love others, we're not just showing them love; we're also experiencing the love of God for ourselves. This kind of love is not just a feeling but a choice that we can make every day, even when we're feeling tired. By choosing to show love to others, we're not just demonstrating our love for them; we're also demonstrating our love for God. 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 we show love to others, we're showing the world what it means to love like Jesus.