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Our minister is in North Carolina this weekend attending his 50th class reunion, so Dr. Don DeBevoise was our guest preacher today.

I don't usually blog about religious topics, even though my faith is an integral part of my daily life and core being; however, today's sermon On Being Tired, was one with which many of us can relate, regardless of religious background or beliefs, so I thought it worth sharing a few key points.

Dr. DeBevoise noted that much of our seeming tiredness today comes not from physical exhaustion but the demands placed on us [and that we place on ourselves}. It's the difference in being physically tired versus something that makes us feel tired. Things that make us feel tire include discouragement, frustration, failure, tension, worry and disappointment.

So how do you overcome being tired all the time?

"Energy comes from commitment and we get tired when we feel like what we are doing does't matter" he told us. I know that's often true for me. I seem to get tired much quicker sitting at my desk cleaning out emails than rushing around handling last minute details before a big event or promotion. The former takes no physical energy or strength yet it's the latter that gets me energized.

Dr. DeBevoisie suggests handling tiredness by telling the truth to God about what is making you tired: that big deal that fell through, or the friend that let you down. He reminded us that prayers [about] exhaustion and defeat are also prayers or renewal and strength. My interpretation is that you acknowledge the things that are bothering you, ask God for help is getting through challenging times, and then move on (personally I like to acknowledge the blessings as well as the challenges).

I guess I won't be taking a nap this afternoon after all :)

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