September 25, 2020.
Have you ever been so sick or felt so drained that you literally needed the help and support of someone else just to get out of bed?
I remember when everyone in my house had contracted a stomach virus. First my daughter started throwing up at night. I patiently tended to her just as any loving mother would. The next morning my husband began throwing up and when he gets sick he doesn’t require much attention. He appreciates being left alone and just being still.
But later that day my boys came home and began vomiting in the yard before they could even get in the door. I felt overwhelmed and helpless. And of course it wouldn’t be a family affair unless mama bear joined in on all the fun. Yep, since all the toilets were now being occupied, I simply grabbed a bucket and kept it close. No one was able to help anyone. It was every man for himself.
This brings me to the familiar cliche. Have you ever been tired of being sick and tired? Webster’s dictionary defines the word “tired” as being fatigued to the point of exhaustion. However, it goes a step further by defining “sick and tired” as being fed up.
So many people are dealing with difficult situations that cause them to be fed up. I’m not talking about problems surrounding a stomach virus or what to wear to work. I’m speaking of life altering issues. I’m talking about circumstances that steal your thunder, like cancer, divorce, addictions, abuse, the death of a loved one, marital problems, health issues, rejection, depression, loneliness, suicidal thoughts, stress and anxiety.
When battling any type of life-altering event, you may not be able to bounce back right away to things as usual. You need adequate time to grieve the loss, and you need sufficient time to process what it will take for you to recover.
Many times our body lets us know when we are sick and tired by revealing certain symptoms. These indicators may include irritability, fatigue, headaches, muscle pain, sleep deprivation, mood swings, panic attacks, and so forth. Too often we ignore these signs and continue to try and handle things on our own.
I remember when my two sons were born with congenital heart abnormalities; and the time my daughter went missing at a local park; and the time my husband’s company phased his department out and he was unemployed for over two years. Oh and the time my mom was given less than 6 months to live.
Each time I was faced with a major life event, my stomach would literally become sick with worry. I became fed up with the ongoing and unexpected disruptions of my life.
Everyone gets tired and no one wants to battle these type of events alone. Sometimes we are tired because we are carrying weights we were not meant to carry. At times we are sick because we keep putting off or avoiding the One Doctor who can make us better. Maybe God allows us to get fed up so that we can run to the one who created us and who knows exactly what we need.
There came a point in my life when I had to replace my worry with worship. I stopped complaining so much and began to pray more. I realized that I needed help and that I couldn’t do this on my own.
Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 NLT.
Spirituality is an under-utilized coping mechanism for dealing with difficult situations, but one that has been my saving grace. The ability to have faith in something bigger than yourself is often perceived as a gift. Spirituality is recognizing that there is a power greater than you and I that is at work in our lives.
Maybe you have not had the opportunity to experience this type of power at work in your life. Maybe you have been tackling difficult situations alone and need help. I would personally like to extend a special invitation from me to you to gain spiritual help by accepting Jesus Christ into your life.
Accepting spiritual help through Christ is not a promise that your problems will go away. It is not a promise that you won’t have pain or sorrow. But it is an assurance that in the end you will win. It is a faith walk between you and God and a belief that He can do with your life what no one else can.
If this is your desire, pray this prayer with me:
Jesus, I have heard of the great and mighty miracles that you have done in the lives of many. How you shut the mouths of lions for Daniel when he was in the lions den; and how you didn’t allow the 3 Hebrew boys to be consumed with fire when they refused to bow to idol gods.
I am also reminded of how you helped my blogger friend, Tecia, to overcome so many obstacles that she is transparent about in her blog. I do believe that you died for me and that you were my example of victory when you got up and walked right out of the grave. I ask that you come into my heart. Forgive me for my sins. Allow me to experience your love and peace, and a life filled with hope that comes from having a relationship with you. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
If you prayed this prayer with me, I would love to be the first to celebrate your new journey with Christ. I am so excited for you! Email me or leave a comment below.
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