Frazzled and Frayed?
Lately, I’ve heard the phrase “spreading myself too thin” over and over.
It seems to be something that many of us struggle with from time to time.
We simply take on too much, pushing ourselves beyond our own capacity and then eventually start to feel overwhelmed.
Academic pressures, job changes, work life imbalance, self-doubts, digital overload, trying to please everyone, multiple roles, workloads, endless to do-lists….and so forth!
Have you found yourself in that space recently, with lots to do and juggling lots of different responsibilities?
I know I have a little.
Sometimes the weight of “too much” can simply become too burdensome.
My experience is that in order to catch up, we need to slow down.
The scriptures offer some wisdom on this very issue.
In Mosiah 4:27, we are reminded: “See that all these things are done in wisdom and order; for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than he has strength.”
It’s easy to believe that saying yes to everything is a virtue, but I’ve learned that wisdom teaches otherwise.
Even the Lord’s counsel acknowledges our limitations.
Overexertion can lead to exhaustion rather than effectiveness.
I love the promise in Isaiah 40:31, which gives us a greater perspective: “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
For me, the key is finding a way to get the balance right.
Essentially its about knowing when to run and push forward and when to walk and regain strength.
Wisdom lies in our ability to discern what truly needs our time and energy.
Are we aligning our efforts with the Lord’s priorities for our lives?
My invitation today is to reflect a little longer and consider this question:
Are you running faster than you have strength?
If so, perhaps it’s time to slow down, reassess, and let the Lord renew your energy in His way and in His time.