If you are like me then your December calendar has more meetings, events, gatherings, parties and other commitments than you know what to do with. Even though each year I say to myself, "Keep it simply," it seems that the opposite happens. Donald Deffner's prayer is a good one to pray anytime you are worn out.
I'm tired, Lord
drained
just plain exhausted
But now let me not
just dwell on my weariness
but on Your strength
Direct me to
Your holy Word
O you who were
wearied for our sakes
even to the cross
Let me find my refuge
in You
Send Your holy angels
to minister to me
and bear me up
Refresh, renew and strengthen me
Give me the peace
the world cannot give
Restore to me
the joy of Your salvation
You have promised
You will come
Abide with me then
till I find my final rest
in You
From "Prayers for People Under Pressure," page 88
