Sunday, 15 February 2026 – Morning Reflection

This morning feels heavy.

Not just in my body, but in my spirit too.

My back is sore, my body is tired, and my heart feels overwhelmed.

There is so much to do, so much expected of me, and yet I feel like I have very little strength to give today.

Even the small things felt big this morning.

The car not starting.

Having to make a plan.

Having to provide when I myself feel empty.

And in those moments, I felt it —

the frustration, the weariness, the quiet question…

“Who is carrying me?”

Because I am so used to being the one who carries.

I show up.

I give.

I help.

I respond when others call.

But today, I felt what it is like

when I need help…

and it is not there.

And it hurt.

Not deeply in a way that breaks me,

but enough to make me pause and realise:

Even the strong get tired.

Even the ones who pray.

Even the ones who serve.

Even the ones who love deeply.

But in the middle of all of this,

I am reminded of something gentle:

God never asked me to carry everything.

Some of the weight I am feeling today

is not from Him…

it is from always trying to be everything for everyone.

And maybe today is not about doing more.

Maybe today is about learning to pause.

To breathe.

To rest.

To release what is not mine to carry.

I also realise that I cannot expect others

to always meet me at the level I give.

Not everyone has the same capacity.

Not everyone shows up the same way.

And while that can hurt,

I choose not to let it harden my heart.

Instead, I ask God to teach me

how to give with wisdom, not exhaustion.

Today, I will be gentle with myself.

I will not try to prove my strength.

I will not force my body beyond its limit.

I will not carry what God did not give me to carry.

I will do what I can…

and trust God with the rest.

📖 “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

📖 “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9

Prayer

Lord, today I feel tired — in body, mind, and spirit.

Help me to release the weight I was never meant to carry.

Teach me to rest without guilt and to trust You in my limitations.

Strengthen me where I am weak, and cover me with Your peace.

Amen.