Weariness

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:30-31

The spiritual life is not passive. Too often it may look that way when we speak of ceasing from ourselves and  our own efforts. The point is that we need to learn to live and serve by the power God has provided, not self-effort. A true spiritual life is even more active, enlarged and vital because the limitless power of God energizes us. Normally the spiritual Christian will occupy himself with effective service for his Lord. We should be yielded and ready to do whatever He may choose. Spirit-filled Christians are quite likely to feel physical exhaustion at the close of the day the same as other people. They are weary in the work, but not weary of the work.

- Lewis Sperry Chafer--1871-1952

A readers comment:
When I am being energized by the Holy Spirit rather than my own fleshly efforts, the task seems too easy. I come away from a day of nudges by my Lord, with a deep sense of satisfaction. As I get older, I have to be careful to do only what I am given by the Lord--I wear out fast, so there are gaps in my day that He fills with His requests. Works out very well!