Running on Empty: When the Fire Fizzles Out

🕊️ When your tank feels empty, God’s strength is still in the driver’s seat.

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

By Wednesday, Melissa was completely drained. The week had started with coffee, color-coded lists, and conviction—but somewhere between the deadlines, the meetings, and the late-night texts, her motivation ran dry. Her body was moving, but her heart wasn’t in it anymore.

That night, surrounded by unfinished work, she whispered, “Lord, I’m tired of pretending I’m okay.” Her tears flowed freely as she felt His whisper rise inside her: “You don’t have to prove anything. Just be with Me.” In that stillness, something shifted—her exhaustion turned into quiet surrender. 

Melissa realized she hadn’t been running out of energy; she’d been running out of grace. She’d been trying to do for God what He only wanted to do with her. Have you ever felt that way—running hard, yet running dry?

GUTSI Insight: Midweek fatigue is often a holy signal. It’s God’s gentle invitation to stop striving and start abiding. GUTSI living replaces self-reliance with divine rest.

GUTSI Pick-Me-Up: Rest isn’t quitting—it’s repositioning your heart so grace can flow again.

GUTSI Move: Take ten quiet minutes today. Silence distractions, breathe slowly, and pray, “Jesus, refill what’s empty in me.” Let stillness be your worship.

Blessing: May your Wednesday weariness turn into worship and your exhaustion into renewal. May His peace carry you farther than striving ever could.