Anyone Else Tired?

John 4:6 “Jacob's well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour.”

Matthew 11:28 “"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest”

Today I could think of nothing more enjoyable to do during my lunch break than to sleep. Indeed! I laid my head down on my desk and just rested for the majority of my lunch break. It’s not something I’m in the habit of doing. Some may say I’m just getting old, but I think it’s more due to minimizing sleep and maximizing involvement with people and tasks for more than 6 weeks straight. Some people have no choice in how busy they are, but it has been something that I chose and have enjoyed. But at times, tiredness will catch up with me.

It’s good to remember that Jesus is the one who gives us rest when we come to him. He strengthens us, and because of his humanity, He knows what it’s like to be tired from a journey. If you are tired today, be creative in finding time to rest!

Sleep and Waking

Posting about sleep is maybe a sign that you ought do get more of it! I just thought I post my funny story of the day. It may only be funny to me, but hopefully it puts a smile on your face.

I woke at 5:30 to my alarm and the first thoughts through my mind went like this:

"I'm too tired to go running"
"Maybe I'll hit snooze three times and get up at six"

. . . I hit snooze . . .

"I wonder why the lights are on in the house"
"Why would Mrs. Alma be awake at 5:30?"

"Is it possible that I really slept all night and am this tired"

. . . slowly sanity comes back upon me . . .

"Wait a second, I think I set my alarm for 5:30pm. It's not morning! I'm supposed to go to the evening service at church".

It was quite a releaf to realize that it was not yet morning, simply time to go to church. My hour nap was over - not the entire night! The good news is that I still have an entire nights sleep before the work week begins!