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The Benefits of Putting Others First When We're Feeling Tired

When we're feeling tired, it can be tempting to put others last and prioritize our own needs. However, when we put others first, even when we're feeling exhausted, we can experience a number of benefits. Firstly, putting others first can help us to rest and recharge. When we focus on serving others, we can take our minds off our own tiredness and find a sense of purpose and fulfillment. This can be especially true when we're feeling burnt out or overwhelmed, as putting others first can help us to break free from our own struggles and find a sense of peace.

Putting others first can also help us to cultivate a sense of selflessness and humility. When we're tired, it's easy to become self-centered and focused on our own needs. However, when we put others first, we're able to see things from their perspective and prioritize their needs over our own. This can be a powerful way to grow in our faith and develop a heart of service, as we learn to put others before ourselves and seek to serve them with love and kindness. 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).

Finally, putting others first when we're feeling tired can help us to experience the joy and rest that God has promised us. When we put others first, we're able to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, and know that He is working everything out for our good. As the Bible says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls" (Matthew 11:28-29). By putting others first and seeking to serve them with love and kindness, we can experience the rest and joy that God has promised us, even in the midst of our tiredness and exhaustion.