“We can't allow ourselves to get tired of living the right way.” (Galatians 6:9 GWT)
Pandemic fatigue is a term that I hear quite often these days. After months of social limitations, most people feel anxious, hopeless, lonely, and bored. Motivation is lacking. Without social activities, gatherings, outings--we find life to be dull. Mingling, comparing, competing, acquiring, and displaying were essential to our drive. The fuel that moved us forward is in short supply. We are fed up with the monotony. Devoid of diversions, our life seems pointless.
This raises the following questions: What makes for a meaningful life? Were our motivations, thus far, worthwhile? Have we been attempting to fill the void with the wrong type of fuel? Like a gasoline engine incorrectly filled with diesel, are we shutting down?
When we live authentically, we can still feel tired--but it is a good kind of tired. Taking steps in the right direction, walking along the path of truth and honor uses up energy, but you won’t burn out. This fatigue is temporary. Do not be discouraged. Pray for renewed strength. Continue to live the right way.
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