Monday's Marriage Moment - So Tired I Could Cry

And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
-2 Corinthians 12:9

Have you ever been so tired that you could cry? That was how I felt Saturday morning. I was attending/volunteering for an amazing conference. I had been on my feet serving for over 12 hours for the last couple of days. I was standing in worship at 6:00am prayer, and I was tired. I wanted to lift my hands and tell God how amazing He is. I wanted to bow down and worship Him. I wanted to exclaim how great He is, but all I could do is stand there and let the tears fall. I had no words - no eloquent earthly or heavenly language. Like Hannah in the book of Samule I made no noise. All I had was tears.

I spent my time in worship allowing my tears to fall freely. I knew that God understood them. I knew that He was not upset with me or disappointed in me. I believe that He appreciated my raw honesty before Him. He knew that my schedule was full for the rest of the day - minister at another conference, return to this conference, ensure that my children got where they needed to go. He knew that I would unexpectedly have to minister the next day. So I believe that He welcomed my tears.

I was reminded of the verse that I have listed for today. His grace is sufficient. It is enough. Why? Because His strength is made perfect in our weakness. I was definitely weak, but His strength carried me through that day and the next. He allowed me to minister effectively, parent effectively, and be a wife effectively. God is showing me that He wants to do that for me every day - not just on the days when I feel that I can't handle it. He wants to consistently be my strength. So, I have to consistently come to Him and make that exchange - my weakness for His strength.

Are you tired? Are you overwhelmed with the responsibilities that you have? Take a few minutes to let God strengthen you. He is okay if you just sit in His presence and let the tears fall. He is fine if you can't quite find the words to say. He just wants you to come to Him. I assure you that you will leave your time together refreshed and renewed.