relief?

i am supposed to feel this great big sigh of relief as the semester comes to a close. but somehow, i am still missing that feeling. i have a gotten a glimpse of it a couple of times, but then it flutters away. mostly i feel exhausted. i have bags under my eyes and am just plain tired and worn out.

i wonder about God's response to exhaustion, sluggishness and weariness. i am not very kind to myself when it comes along.

i also find it harder in this season with so much activity. it can be so hard to just stop and rest. when i do, i feel certain i have missed out on something or am dreadfully behind.

on sunday, leslie challenged us to use prayer mroe often as a tool for both inner and global peacemaking. i know she is right, and i know that is one of the few things i can do to battle the exhaustion that will not make me even more tired.

so this post is a prayer, for rest for all those who are tired, for energy for all thsoe who are sluggish and for strength for all those who are weary.