You Were Not Created to Live Tired: God’s Design for Energy
Introduction: Tired Is Not “Normal”
How often do we hear (or say), “I’m just tired all the time”? Maybe it feels like dragging yourself out of bed is the standard. Or you push through your day on coffee, counting down until bedtime, only to wake up and repeat the same cycle.
But here’s the truth: God did not design you to live exhausted. Fatigue is not your destiny. You were created with rhythms for renewal, and Scripture reminds us that “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak” (Isaiah 40:29).
Why We Feel Tired
Exhaustion happens when the way we live, our food, rest, stress, and environment, doesn’t line up with how God designed our bodies to function. Here are some common reasons:
Nutritional Depletion: Processed foods rob the body of nutrients it needs to make energy.
Poor Sleep Rhythms: Staying up late and scrolling instead of resting disrupts your God-given circadian rhythm.
Stress Overload: Living in constant “fight or flight” mode keeps your nervous system from shifting into true rest and repair.
Toxic Burden: Everyday chemicals in our homes and products add to the load our bodies must detoxify.
These things don’t mean your body is broken it means it’s overwhelmed. The good news? With small, intentional changes, you can begin to restore energy.
God’s Blueprint for Renewal
From the very beginning, God established rhythms: day and night, work and Sabbath, feasting and fasting. These patterns weren’t just spiritual, they were physical too. When we align with His design, energy flows more naturally.
Eat Real Food: Fuel your body with whole, unprocessed foods the way God provided them.
Honor Rest: Sleep isn’t wasted time. It’s restoration. Even God rested on the seventh day.
Manage Stress with Faith: Prayer, deep breathing, and time in God’s presence calm the nervous system.
Steward Your Environment: Choosing cleaner products lightens the burden on your body.
A Message of Hope
You don’t have to settle for a life of dragging and surviving. Fatigue is a signal, not a sentence. God’s plan for you is to thrive, not just get by.
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10).
Your energy is a gift to be stewarded, not something to be sacrificed to busyness or burnout.
Next Step for You
If you’re ready to begin reclaiming your energy, I’ve created a free resource to help you get started.