Daily Devotional · Day 148 · Fountain of Grace International
Why do I feel exhausted from always being there for everyone?
Pretoria North · 28 May 2026

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
- Matthew 11:28 (KJV)
You’ve been the reliable one, haven’t you? The one who shows up when others don’t even notice.
The truth is, sometimes people mistake your strength for an endless well. The surface looks calm, but there’s a storm beneath. Each “yes” chips away at you and the fatigue runs deeper than just physical. Why do you keep showing up like this? Is it fear of what they might think if you didn’t? Or the belief that your worth is tied to how much you do for others?
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” The words of Jesus. Rest isn’t only physical - it’s letting go of seeking approval that never comes. When you turn to Him, you find freedom from the chains of your own making.
Next time they all expect you to step in, pause. Ask yourself whose voice truly matters.
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