Date Originally Posted: 02/09/18

“Even when I have no song, I’ll praise you.” Such the line has managed to captivate my attention.

You see, for a person who sings a lot, one can truly attest to the influence of music in my life. When I’m happy, I sing. When I’m weary, I sing. When my thoughts run wild and I’m in need of an outlet, I sing. When my emotions are just too complicated for one to handle or comprehend, I sing.

I always have a song.

So, one can just imagine how this line has managed to truly captivate me. Its rarity in my life can be grasped. Hence, its impact can also be perceived to go beyond the common.

Ultimately, the science behind its validity enabled me to not just plainly embrace it as it is but later on, to further probe into the mechanics of its mystery.

But initially, if there’s one thing constant in such the pattern, it’s the overwhelming sensation that goes beyond a physical state. In those few rare moments when I just can’t seem to find the words after “Dear Lord,” and plainly acknowledge His presence without uttering a single worship line, a single phrase or a single word, do I acknowledge how genuinely tired I am.

In those moments, does it dawn on me the innermost struggles and meditations of my heart. It is also in those moments when I get to truly sympathize with every believer who has dedicated their lives upon serving the living God.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, listen up.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, God sees your efforts. God knows your aching desire to convey His message towards people. God sees the frustration, the pain, as well as the heartaches. They’re only temporary.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, not everyone will have the same conviction as you. Learn to not only stand firm on what He told you to be right but to love amidst disagreement.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, you don’t have to feel the need to convince people of the truth that encapsulates your life. God is not a thesis statement. He is Alpha and Omega—the Beginning and the End.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, it’s not your job to change people. The ultimate call is to simply love—the way Christ loves. And that sometimes entails respecting people’s decision not to follow Him.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, you will be terribly misunderstood. His nature and His ways are different from that of the world. It’s in the knowledge of the Lord that one can see that He’s still worth it.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, people will always have a say. Know that they’re not always right nor accurate. Focus on God, what He wants you to do and who He wants you to become.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, you can rest upon His love. I know the world can be so disheartening. But take heart, He has overcome the world.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, God doesn’t need anything from you but wants your heart. He sees you as His kid, not a project or a puppet.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, God doesn’t expect you to be anyone but you. Respect your season, embrace your pain if you have to. Know that He’ll stay no matter what.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, hold fast to His truth. Know that He is never-changing. His promises stand true yesterday, today and forevermore. It’s all a matter of time.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, you don’t have to understand everything He puts in your way. Trust Him—He has gone ahead of you.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, God’s teaching you something because He loves you. He’s ultimate heart for you is to grow in the knowledge of Him. Let go and let Him lead.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, God has a plan. Know that you don’t have to force circumstances or things to happen if they’re really for you. Immerse yourself in His truth.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, He sees your struggles. He knows every angle of the scenario. He knows you did your best. Learn to let Him take over, He knows best.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, God has got you at the palm of His hands. Stay on His course.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, it’s okay to be honest with yourself of the truth that sometimes, it’s hard to take up your cross and follow Him. You’re human, you make mistakes. It’s sincerely okay, rest upon His grace.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, it’s okay to be tired. It’s okay to get mad. It’s okay to let go. He wants your authenticity. He wants you real. Come as you are.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, He knows your heart. You don’t need to prove anything to Him. He accepts you nonetheless.

For the Christian too tired of being Christ-like, know that He will carry you through. You don’t have to follow Him alone. Life with Him says you don’t have to.

For the author, it’s okay to let go. God will never let you handle things, situations or circumstances that you cannot bear or manage.

His heart is for you as it has always been.

He’s looking out for your good and for the good of everyone and everything you love. Continue seeking Him most.

For the author, continue praising Him.

You don’t need a song.

Your life is the song.

For the author, God loves you.

Don’t you ever forget that.