The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]. James 5:16 (AMPC)  Is there someone you know who is burning out mentally or emotionally? Maybe it’s a cousin who is struggling financially and searching desperately for a job, a friend walking out a prolonged illness or a co-worker going through a bitter divorce. You can see mental or emotional exhaustion taking its toll on them. As a believer, what is one way to help? You can lift them up in prayer.   When I pray for people, I know that I can’t come against their free will. I’m aware that I can’t make them give their lives to Christ or get them to stop sinning. I’m mindful of …

Brothers and sisters, don’t ever grow weary in doing what is right. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 (TPT)  How do you know when you’re weary?  Indifference can be one indication. Mental or emotional exhaustion can slowly extinguish a person’s fire for their spouse, their life or their future. Over time, that exhaustion turns into indifference as they begin to run out of steam.  Over the years, I’ve counselled many married couples. If they come in angry and fighting, I’ve found there’s usually lots of hope. But when they walk in and they’re already apathetic, it’s a different scenario. Indifferent people are often close to being finished.  Sarcasm also points toward weariness. We all know people who are quick on the draw with humorous comebacks or snappy remarks. …

[Eleazar] arose and struck down the Philistines until his hand was weary and clung to the sword. 2 Samuel 23:10 (AMPC)  Weariness is a choice.  Does that surprise you? Let me explain. If you become physically tired from manual labour, you can take a break until your strength returns. But you can’t fix mental or emotional weariness that way because it is a mindset you choose to accept.  Second Samuel 23:9-10 records the story of one of David’s mightiest warriors, Eleazar. He stood together with David against the Philistines after the rest of the Israelite army retreated. Facing overwhelming odds, Eleazar refused to allow weariness into his head or his heart. How do we know? Today’s verse says he fought until his hand grew weary—not …