Is anyone else feeling a little bit tired or run down this Sunday? I know I sure am. So far, I'm halfway through my working weekend, I'll be going into shift #3 tonight and #4 on Monday. I've just started my orientation by working night shifts this past week and so far it's been an adjustment. I only worked Tuesday evening, then had an IV therapy class from 8-4 on Thursday and Friday then it was my weekend off prior to switching over full time to night shift. I had the weekend to try to adjust my sleep schedule which I did fairly well because I handled the Monday night shift well. Then, I had Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday off before working four 12 hour shifts in a row. I've never done four 12 hour shifts in a row, so this has been a new experience.
Although, I've slept away most of my Sunday before heading into my shift tonight, I can still rest in the goodness that Christ provides for us. It is okay to feel tired. It is okay to feel overwhelmed by the tasks in front of us. It is okay to feel like there is too much going on for us to handle. This morning (or afternoon, rather) I woke up realizing I'm only halfway through this long weekend. Although I've fully enjoyed learning and transitioning into a role of a nurse with orientation, I would be lying if I said I wasn't beginning to feel a bit tired and unsure of how my body and mind would hold up. Then, this afternoon, I was stumbled upon this scripture.
“For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.” - Psalm 18:31-32
It is okay that I feel tired because God is providing me with strength. It is okay that I feel overwhelmed by all the tasks lurking in the future because God is there besides me. It is okay that I feel there is too much for me to handle because God can handle all of my problems, stress, and worries that plague my mind. He is God and I am not. He is made to handle all while I'm built to handle situations by relying on Him. We must remember to not take on any task without trusting in the Lord. If we try to handle it all by ourselves, we will feel the all too familiar emotions of stress and endless worrying. Today, as I head into work I'm thankful I serve a God who "arms me with strength." May you each feel the strength He so willingly provides for us today!
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