Ruth

Ruth was a beautiful young woman who lost her husband. She decided to go with her widowed mother-in-law to another country and promised to care for her. She loved her deeply, but this does not mean her journey was easy. They walked for over seven days on rugged and steep terrain, and when they finally reached their destination, they arrived with no inheritance, no way of supporting themselves, and Ruth, because she was from Moab, was likely viewed as a threat. On top of all this, her mother-in-law was bitter and depressed. Ruth needed to provide food for them, so she went to work picking up grain that was dropped by the harvesters of a field. She was exhausted, hungry, and alone. The outlook on her life did not look very promising.

Ruth trusted God and ended up finding favor with the owner of the field. Not only did they get married, but she gave birth to Obed, who was the father of Jesse, who was the father of King David. Ruth ended up being in the lineage of Jesus himself! How incredible is that!?

Don't Give Up.

Are you in a season of being tired or worn out? These three simple words are for you - don’t give up. Scripture is filled with stories of men and women who were spiritual giants but faced seasons of depression or fatigue. Open your heart to the Lord and tell Him how you are feeling. He already knows your weariness, and He desires to give you rest. You may feel tempted to isolate, but instead, surround yourself with other believers who can offer encouragement and love. Even though it may not seem like it at the moment, the outlook for your life is promising! The Lord will strengthen you and bring rest to your soul.