But God

Check out what Paul pens in 2 Corinthians 7:5-6:

"When we came into Macedonia, we had no rest but were harassed at every turn - conflicts on the outside and fears within. But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus."

Sound familiar? Maxed out. Exhausted and overwhelmed with no rest in sight. Seems like everything and everyone are against you. Just wanna raise that white flag and be done. Just D.O.N.E.

BUT GOD.

Sometimes the most powerful words in Scripture are the smallest: BUT GOD.

I'll be the first to admit that it's tough to feel spiritual when I'm tired and overwhelmed. (Can I get a witness?!?!) And the longer the situation drags out, the worse things become!

BUT GOD.

Paul's words in 2 Corinthians remind me that in the middle of my exhaustion, God hasn't changed. He's still there. He's not tired or stressed out. In fact, He's patiently waiting to give me the comfort and rest I so need. All it takes is for me to take my eyes off my circumstances and focus on Him; to shift my mental and emotional energy from selfish sulking to God-centered praise.

Life is hard. Kids are demanding. Work is consuming. Ministry can be tiring.

BUT GOD.

He's got it all together. Always has and always will. I think I'll focus on Him today. You?