Do you ever feel like you've given all you have to give? Like you've poured your heart out and all that's left is an empty shell? Does your heart feel weary?
Jesus has something to say about this in Matthew 11: "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Imagine that! The God of the universe sees your weary heart and wants to exchange it for His rest.
I have been continually encouraged by Ruth Chou Simons (gracelaced.com) and I love her catch phrase: "Preaching to my own heart." When life overwhelms you and it seems like no one is there to encourage your weary heart, preach to yourself. God's Word is always there with truths to heal your soul.
God is our source of hope when we feel like we have nothing left to give. "Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary." Galatians 6:9 Don't lose heart in doing good. Don't grow weary. I don't believe for a minute that God tells us to do anything that He won't empower us to do. If He says we shouldn't grow weary, then He will give us the strength to overcome our weariness.
"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 It's important to note that this verse follows Paul's confession, "I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am." (vs. 11) Even when I'm discouraged and feel like I don't have anything left to give? Especially then! Preach truth to your own heart!
Today, I'm preaching to my own heart from Philippians 4. It admonishes me to dwell on things that are true (vs 8) and comforts my weary soul with the knowledge that "God will supply all (my) needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." (vs. 19)
I encourage you to read Philippians 4 and pray that God will encourage your weary heart today!
