“My mind and my body may grow weak, but God is my strength; he is all I ever need.” Psalm 73:26 GNT
I lost my aunt recently and it got to me. For a moment I felt downcast because this would be the first of my direct extended family to pass on.
As I remembered my connection with her, I could only imagine what her husband and children felt. Their minds and bodies would be weak.
We’ve all lost something that made us grow weak and unable to work. I remember a time when a friend came to me, lamenting that he couldn’t work because he fought with his girlfriend. He eventually worked it out, but it was fascinating to me how a relationship issue affected work output.
This taught me that nothing exists in a vacuum. You may think you’re optimal despite feeling mentally weak. But unknown to you, your results are subpar. What you need at this point isn’t just motivation but help.
God knows that nothing exists by itself and so when one part of your life has an issue, it affects everything else. But when you cry for strength, restoration comes.
So, if you need to ask for strength at this moment, do it. You’re never too weak to be helped.
How should we react when our minds and bodies grow too weak to work?
The worst thing you can do to yourself at such a time is to live in denial. You tell yourself that nothing is wrong, but you’re eaten up inside.
Eventually, you deteriorate until you make an irrational decision. This is why suicide rates always increase.
I recently had a disciplinary meeting with an employee to review her performance which had been low for a couple of months.
After making my case, I listened to her side of the story and realised that she had gone through a few personal struggles that she didn’t think would affect her work. She lived in denial and wasn’t transparent enough with anyone, so a solution could be preferred.
When your mind and body get too weak, one of the first actions is to talk with someone who can help. This can be a family member, a colleague at work or someone else who can set you in the right direction.
During this period, it’s also crucial to take a break, meditate, and reflect on the next steps. This is when God’s strength can come upon you through prayer.
The problem may not go away in a flash, but your mind and body will be stronger and wiser as you go through it.
So, don’t go it alone. There’s always help.
“When things get tough, and I’m unable to perform at my best, I can confide in the following people…”
I’ve had to unlearn always thinking I could solve every problem on my own. My introverted nature always kept me mute. But sharing has liberated me many times.
Prayerfully select people who are discreet enough to share your burdens. And you’ll see how God can give you strength even through them.
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