I will admit that following Jesus can be exhausting at times.

There is trying to be the spouse, parent, and child that God intended. We do those things while providing for our family’s physical, spiritual, and emotional needs.

Then there are all the good things that can be done. Serving at Church, loving our neighbors, and having a positive impact on society can be a full-time job.

Next, there are so many evils to avoid in society. Dark thoughts and ungodly things penetrate the mind and need to be pushed out. Bad habits and sins entangle our lives and need to be removed.

Finally, we need to learn the word of God. Taking time to read the Bible, pray, and worship is a significant aspect of every believer’s life.

None of those things take into account having fun, finding relaxation, and the need to recharge our personal batteries.

All these things take time and energy. It can be exhausting.

Often, our biggest problem is not living for God but trying TO BE God. We live and work as if everything in our lives, including our families, communities, and churches, depend on us.

One secret revealed in scripture is that we need to set aside a few minutes every day to “Be still and know that he is God” (Psalm 46:10). Take time to remember who it is you follow and his ultimate power.

Sure, some days will still be exhausting, but we can let go of the burden of thinking everything depends on us and find rest for our weary souls. The answer to an exhausting life is not to push away from God; rather, it is to lean into our faith, knowing that God will use whatever we do in his name for his glory and our good.