Dear God,

why am I so up and down?

This week I have tried to get out walking,

and I have,

but today I feel defeated,

lacking energy,

useless….

My Bible reading from Jeremiah

contained the words,

known,

consecrated,

appointed,

I was asked to respond to them….

I do hear those words,

I do accept them,

but I am tired and worn out,

I am burned out,

I know this honesty is too much for some,

I know some think I am being selfish, and lazy,

but there are those who understand,

and I hope you understand,

because I am known,

and you love me even here,

in these depths,

maybe today, that needs to simply be enough

for me.

Amen