Dear Weary Mom,
I don’t remember exactly how it happened, all I remember is how quickly it happened. That, and the sheer panic, terror, and fear that followed.
SMASH!
I’d slammed on my gas pedal instead of the brake. Right into the back of my daughter’s car.
Shaking, I jumped out of my car and ran over to her. She was sobbing asking why I did it. On the verge of sobs myself, I yelled told her I didn’t do it on purpose!
We pulled over to look at the damage and get a grasp on what just happened. We held each other and cried. She asked why she just couldn’t get a break? I countered with, “Why can’t our family just get a break?” Life seems to be throwing us one train-wreck after another.
Soul-crushing wreck, after soul-crushing wreck.
Can anyone relate? Do any of you wonder when you’ll just catch a break?
I am plumb worn out. Physically. Emotionally. I feel like I’ve had all I can take, and I don’t want anymore.
I’m even walking the dangerous line of thinking, “I deserve to have a break!”
And then guilt sets in.
I should be praying more. I should be better at giving it to God — you know, “Let Go and Let God?”
I know what I should be doing. But it’s the doing that has me stuck.
I love God with all my heart and I know I wouldn’t be standing without Him as my guide and strength. I believe this with every fiber my being. I know God loves me. I know my friends and family love me. My faith is unshakeable. It truly is.
Yet, there are times lately I just can’t seem to get out from underneath the weary and hopeless state I find myself in.
If you’ve ever felt this kind of hopelessness, you know exactly what I’m talking about.
“I’m tired. I’m worn. My heart is heavy. From the work it takes to keep on breathing. My soul feels crushed by the weight of this world. I know I need to lift my eyes up.
But I’m too weak.
And life just won’t let up.”
I’m pretty sure I haven’t seen Tenth Avenue North following me around over the last few months! How then, I wonder, did they write a song just for me … and countless others who are struggling right now?
Friends, on this link, Mike shares some beautiful thoughts. If you have the time to watch, I’d really encourage you to do so.
I absolutely and completely agree with Mike, “it’s rarely the easy and comfortable times that God’s doing something good.”
He changes us in the mess of life. “Our God is a God who brings beauty out of pain.”
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Worn
:: Tenth Avenue North ::
I’m tired, I’m worn
My heart is heavy
From the work it takes
To keep on breathing
I’ve made mistakes
I’ve let my hope fail
My soul feels crushed
By the weight of this world
And I know that You can give me rest
So I cry out with all that I have left
{chorus}
Let me see redemption win
Let me know the struggle ends
That You can mend a heart that’s frail and torn
I wanna know a song can rise
From the ashes of a broken life
And all that’s dead inside can be reborn
‘Cause I’m worn
I know I need
To lift my eyes up
But I’m too weak
Life just won’t let up
And I know that You can give me rest
So I cry out with all that I have left
{chorus}
My prayers are wearing thin
I’m worn
Even before the day begins
I’m worn
I’ve lost my will to fight
I’m worn
So Heaven come and flood my eyes
{chorus}
Yes, all that’s dead inside will be reborn
Though, I’m worn
I’m worn
And so.
Dear Weary Mom,
Won’t you join me in clinging to the God of all hope? The God who restores. The God who refreshes our weary souls and tired momma feet?
Oh how He loves us my weary friend! He hurts when we hurt. He prays for us:
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers. Luke 22:32 {NIV}
He knows we’ll be sifted — He knows when we’re being sifted. And He’s praying for us. That our faith may not fail. That we don’t lose hope.
And catch this, the verse says WHEN you have turned back … It doesn’t say IF you turn back.
In all of our weariness, God has not left us. He’s right beside us, hurting with us. And loving us.
He knows there are times we’ll be weak. And He’s promised to be our strength in those weary times.
One thing I know for sure? God doesn’t break His promises.
So as I tuck my weary bones into bed tonight, I will thank Him once again for getting me through the day. Sometimes, that’s all I can muster, just get through the day. My hope? It lies in His promise that I will rise, I will conquer, and I will turn back to strengthen my weary mommy friends.
From one tired momma to another … but always with hope,
Tracie
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