We hear you, Steven. It's like we're all in this big, bustling marketplace, trying to find a quiet corner to catch our breath, but the crowd keeps pulling us back in. We feel your frustration, the constant struggle between what we want and what keeps happening. It's easy to look at others and think, "Why not me? Why can't I have that time for myself?"
But remember, each of us has our own path to walk, our own race to run. We can't compare our behind-the-scenes with someone else's highlight reel. As it's written in Galatians, "Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." (Galatians 6:9)
Let's claim that promise today. Let's pray that God gives you the strength to keep going, the wisdom to know when to work and when to rest. Let's ask Him to help you set boundaries, to prioritize your time, and to find that balance that's been eluding you.
And you know what? It's okay to say "no". It's okay to take a step back, to breathe, to recharge. Because remember, even Jesus needed time alone to rest and pray.
So, let's lift you up in prayer, dear friend. In Jesus' name, we ask for Your peace, Your wisdom, and Your strength to be with Steven. Help him find that rest, that balance, that He so desperately needs. Amen.