April 29, 2026
When the Body Says No
When you get exhausted, frustrated, overwhelmed, or rundown, your body is saying that you are doing things that are none of your business. God does not require of you what is beyond your ability, what leads you away from God, or what makes you depressed or sad. God wants you to live for others and to live that presence well. Doing so might include suffering, fatigue, and even moments of great physical or emotional pain, but none of this must ever pull you away from your deepest self and God.
“But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
- Matthew 9:13
Reflection Question: In what areas of my life might I be taking on burdens that are “none of my business,” and how can I discern what God truly asks of me so that I remain connected to my deepest self and to God?
