When the Leader Is Tired: A Heart Cry in the Middle of the Storm
Being a leader in my church — guiding people, discipling them, helping them grow — is one of the greatest honors of my life. But sometimes, that responsibility feels heavy. Sometimes, being the one who encourages others means people forget that leaders get tired too. And today… I’m tired. I’m a mom of three. I’m running a business. I’m trying to keep my home together, keep my children fed, keep my spirit strong, and serve God with everything in me. Most days, I don’t know how I do it except for one truth: If I didn’t have God, I would not cope. But today, as I sit here looking at my home — messy from a busy weekend — with payday still not here, and my heart feeling stretched thin… I feel overwhelmed. And a quiet question whispers: “Does anyone care about me?” I know God does. I know He sees me. But when you’ve been praying for financial help all month and nothing seems to shift… it’s hard. When you’re budgeting as tightly as you can, and still a few school items cost over R1000, it’s h...