When You Feel Worn Out: Finding Strength in God

Let’s be real for a minute…
If you’re already feeling stretched thin, brace yourself — the holidays are coming. And as wonderful as this season can be, it has a way of piling on the pressure. Shopping lists grow longer, calendars fill up faster, and before we know it, the joy we want to feel, starts competing with sheer exhaustion.

Between work, family, ministry, and trying to remember whether you actually moved the laundry to the dryer or just thought about it. Life already feels full — and now we’re adding sparkle, casseroles, and gift wrap to the chaos.

You don’t even have to say it out loud; we can all see it in each other’s eyes — tired.
Emotionally tired. Mentally tired. Spiritually tired.

But here’s the beautiful thing: when our strength runs out, God’s never does.

Isaiah 40:28–31 says:

“Have you not known? Have you not heard?
The everlasting God, the Lord,
The Creator of the ends of the earth,
Neither faints nor is weary.
His understanding is unsearchable.
He gives power to the weak,
And to those who have no might He increases strength.
Even the youths shall faint and be weary,
And the young men shall utterly fall,
But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.”

God Never Gets Tired

That alone is pause worthy. We get tired just thinking about our to-do lists — but God never needs a nap, a break, or even a refill on coffee. He’s the Creator of the universe, and He’s holding you together when everything feels like it’s falling apart.

He Delights in Giving Strength

And here’s the good news: God doesn’t roll His eyes when we’re worn out. He moves toward us. He gives power to the weak — not judgment, not a lecture, but power. When you’re out of energy, out of patience, out of ideas, He offers exactly what you need — Himself.

Even the Strong Get Weary

We all know that one person who seems to have endless energy and a perfectly color-coded planner — even she gets tired. Scripture says even the strongest eventually fall. Strength fades, no matter how disciplined or devoted we are. But that’s okay, because our weakness isn’t failure — it’s the space where God’s power shows up.

Renewal Comes Through Waiting

“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength…”
Waiting here isn’t passive or boring — it’s leaning in. It’s saying, “Lord, I’m done pretending that I can do this alone.”

Just like your phone needs to stay plugged in to recharge, your soul needs time connected to the Source. And you can’t rush that. Quiet moments with God aren’t wasted time — they’re refueling time.

Maybe for you, waiting looks like:

The Truth of the Matter

You’re not weak because you’re tired.
You’re wise when you let God be your strength.

So, take a breath. Let go of the guilt that says you must do it all. And remember, the same God who never grows weary promises to renew you.

Takeaway Thought:
God doesn’t need your strength — He offers you His.

Prayer

Lord, You see how worn out we are — in body, mind, and spirit. Thank You that You never grow weary and never give up on us. Teach us to rest in You instead of running on empty. Help us to release what we can’t control and trust You with what we can’t carry. Renew us with Your strength, refresh us with Your peace, and remind us that our power comes from Your presence. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Mikki💜