– Emotional weight doesn’t mean spiritual failure.
Some days, the heaviness doesn’t come from a lack of faith—but from the sheer volume of what you’re carrying.
That lingering sadness? It might be the grief you never had time to unpack.
That quick temper? Maybe it’s the result of emotional fatigue, not spiritual failure.
That numbness? It could be your body protecting your heart from one more hit.
We don’t always get to lay everything down at once. Sometimes, healing is a daily lifting—picking up what’s necessary and releasing what’s not.
Even Jesus—fully God and fully man—grew weary. In the garden, He said, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” (Matthew 26:38, NIV) He wasn’t weak. He was weighted.
Paul, too, wrote about despair: “We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself.” (2 Corinthians 1:8, NIV)
Yet…
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28, NIV)
Jesus still prayed.
Still pressed forward.
Still trusted the Father.
So no, you’re not crazy. You’re just carrying things that were never meant to be carried alone.
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you.” (Psalm 55:22, NIV)
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2, NIV)
Let this be your permission to sit down, breathe deeply, and ask God to help you shoulder what’s left. Not because you’ve failed—but because even strong people need rest.
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District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Accounts Manager and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
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Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Accounts Manager and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
