Feeling Tired? You’re Not Alone

I’m tired. I say it a lot more these days—and I mean it.

Back in the day, “tired” barely existed in my vocabulary. I could drive cross-country without blinking. When we owned our business, 70+ hour workweeks felt normal. Energy showed up every morning like a loyal employee who never called in sick.

These days? That employee retired… without giving notice.

Still Working, Still Moving, Still Tired

My wife Jane and I are both in our 70s, and we’re still going strong. We both work regular jobs, run craft businesses, and keep up with the daily grind—driving, shopping, home responsibilities… you name it.

It all adds up.

And yes—it adds up to being tired. A lot.

Some days, I think about retirement. I imagine what it might feel like to wake up without a to-do list staring me down. Honestly, it sounds pretty great.

But unless an unexpected windfall drops out of heaven (and I’m not holding my breath), work will remain part of my story.

One Thing I Refuse to Quit

There’s one thing I will never retire from:

Pursuing the enemy.

No matter how worn out I am, I refuse to stop pushing back the darkness. With God’s help, I will keep chasing, keep fighting, and keep advancing until my last breath.

I pray for strength—not comfort.
I ask for endurance—not ease.

Because the mission still matters.

Gideon: Tired, Outnumbered… and Victorious

The story of Gideon in Judges has always challenged me.

If you need a refresher, you can read it here:
👉 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges+7-8&version=KJV

Gideon didn’t lead a perfect life. In fact, he had his share of flaws and doubts. But God still used him in a powerful way.

God reduced Gideon’s army to just 300 men—then sent them against a massive Midianite force. Against all odds, they won.

But here’s what really stands out:

They didn’t stop after the first victory.

They kept going.

“Faint, Yet Pursuing”

Judges 8:4 describes Gideon and his men as:

“faint, yet pursuing.”

That phrase hits home.

The word “faint” doesn’t mean mildly tired—it means exhausted. Drained. Running on fumes. The kind of tired where your body begs you to quit.

You can explore the deeper meaning of the Hebrew word here:
👉 https://biblehub.com/hebrew/5889.htm

These men felt completely spent… and still, they pursued.

They didn’t slow down and…
They didn’t settle and…
They didn’t stop short of complete victory.

The Lesson: Don’t Quit When You’re Tired

That truth fires me up.

Being exhausted is not a signal to quit—it’s a call to press in.

https://sharingjesus.info/press-on/

Tired doesn’t mean finished.
Tired doesn’t mean ineffective.
Tired doesn’t mean defeated.

It simply means you’re human.

And if God could use 300 exhausted men to win a battle, He can absolutely use you—and me—right where we are.

My New Answer

So I’ve made a decision.

The next time someone asks me how I’m doing, I won’t just say, “Tired.”

I’ll say:

“I’m tired… but still pursuing the enemy.”

What About You?

Are you tired?

Good. You’re in the right place.

Now the question is:
Will you stop—or will you keep pursuing?