Recently there have been many things where I have battled that I have not shared with many, but today I feel led to ask for prayer about a few of them. Over the past couple weeks I have felt drained and by the end of the day as I look back over all that I did I can clearly see that not much had been accomplished. I have come to need to nap some days and feel like I am failing in my responsibilities. I feel like I’m falling short every day. The harder I try the worse I seem to do. It might be that the hustle I go through day in and day out is catching up with me, also it might be because I am getting older and my body is worn, not being able to do all that I used to, especially with the heat in Tucson, lol. It seems to be getting a little better as I slow a little and rest more, but still it is frustrating not being able to work or get much of anything accomplished, and feeling lethargic. There are other things that I battle with as well that have led to a slight depression and losing focus on the important parts of my life, such as watching the children in our home struggle with everyday life, it is heart wrenching, and the weather is always a factor with how God provides for my family. Oftentimes I read the prayer request from the congregation and hear about the needs in the community and my heart is weighed down even more. Spiritual fatigue can become overwhelming when a Christian is heavily invested in the work of the kingdom because the seasons are long and trials of life are relentless. I have been blessed to be able to have the strength to continue to minister and when I feel spiritually, emotionally, and physically drained, I press into Jesus, and when I do, I come through stronger, closer to God, and more established in my faith. When I am worn and tired I am often reminded of the rebuke of the Lord written in *Jeremiah 12:5 [But the Lord rebukes Jeremiah’s impatience, saying] If you have raced with men on foot and they have tired you out, then how can you compete with horses? And if [you take to flight] in a land of peace where you feel secure, then what will you do [when you tread the tangled maze of jungle haunted by lions] in the swelling and flooding of the Jordan?* My beloved, when your strength feels too weak, and the enemy seems too large, I want to encourage you to run to the Lord. When your vision is dim and your trials are overwhelming, run to the Lord. When your feet are tired and you are worn down from the race and battle, if need be to crawl, crawl to the Lord. And if you are too weak to crawl, reach out to those around you for help, those who genuinely love you so they can carry you to the foot of the cross. Our heavenly Father will give you the strength to endure, and by the power of His Spirit you will finish the race triumphantly and glorify the Lord Jesus. Remember that we are not fighting for victory, we are fighting from victory. Please pray for me as I pray for all who read these words. I covet your prayers. Jesus loves you and I love you too! My Brethren, may the grace of the Lord Jesus, and the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen. In Christ Love, douglas. HE>i. pastord.blog

Special Note: I want to thank those who read what I write and are encouraged to give either one time or have decided to give on a monthly basis in support of the different ministries God has entrusted to me. I am encouraged to see certain verses playing out before my eyes like what is written in *Philippians 4:16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.* 

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