My eyes feel dry.  My lids are fluttering.  And as I work here in my office, my head is sagging.  Why am I so tired today?

First, because yesterday was a very long day, beginning at 5:45am and ending at 12am.

Second, because I have been out of my routine for the past two weeks as we have taken a long road-trip to Orlando, Florida for the National New Church Conference; and then this past week my wife and my oldest child have been out of town for the past 3 days on road-trip to Missouri.  So, sleep habits, etc.

Third, because I haven’t exercised in about a month after exercising vigorously for several months prior.  I haven’t been exercising because I ran 5 miles one day and my knees starting hurting after that.  But just this past week the pain has dissipated, and I will try to get back in the saddle again tomorrow.

Fourth, because I know these next couple of weeks will be a bit more streneous than normal, with two of our Church Staff Members taking vacation, one of our staff members moving to Oklahoma, et al.  It makes me tired just thinking about the next month.

But Isaiah 40:31 says, But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.  Although I feel a bit weary today, I continue to put my hope in the Lord and He will strengthen me.

And I will go home to catch a little R & R this evening.  As one minister has said, “Sometimes the most godly thing a man can do is take a nap.”  Today, I agree!