Lord, I don't mean to complain,
but I'm tired, tired of having to be
the strong one, tired of never
getting everything done
that needs doing.

The calendar says my body is
a few decades old. I feel it.
But on the inside I'm still a little girl,
a little girl in need of her Father's
comfort and strength. Help me
to draw upon your strength, to feel
your strong arms holding me up.

My Strength Is In You

"My little girl, I know how tired you are.
I see that your reservoir of strength is
temporarily low. Fortunately for you,
mine never is. My strength is perfect.

When your strength is gone.
Come to me and rest awhile.
Breathe deeply of my energizing
flow of life. As you believe,
so shall your strength be.

The government and care of your life
are not for your shoulders, but for mine.
Let my peace which transcends all
understanding guard your heart
and mind and give you rest.
The world has tried to squeeze
you into its mold.

The voice of the world says,
Accomplish more, work faster,
rise up early, stay up late,
perform, get ahead.
All of this is vain. Set goals and
work from them,but work from
a position of rest, not from anxiety.

Your life must have ...
balance,
relaxation,
recreation.

Listen not to the world.
Heed your own inner voice.
Be true to the spirit I've put
within you. The world offers
imitations of success.
Its way is the path of
struggle, pressure.

I offer you abundant life, a life of rest,
joy, peace. You will come through
your time of weariness, not only
strengthened but encouraged,
Knowing that I have strengthened
you with power through my Spirit.
You will rejoice in me.
You will know it was I who made you strong,
who blessed you with might.
Never doubt it, child of my heart:
You are indeed strong in me.
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