Lately, I’ve found myself feeling… tired. Not just physically, but emotionally. It’s the kind of tired that comes from giving your best to the people you love—showing up, staying kind, doing the right things—even when no one says “thank you” or “I appreciate you.”

And what’s harder than being tired is feeling like when you mess up, there’s little room for grace. You get the eye rolls, the silence, the pressure to keep it together. But who holds up the ones always holding everyone else?

If you’ve ever felt this way, you are not alone.

It’s Okay to Be Tired

Let me say that again—it’s okay to be tired. Doing the right thing doesn’t make you immune to exhaustion. Being a good parent, a faithful friend, a hard worker, or someone who serves others with love doesn’t mean you won’t sometimes feel underappreciated or overwhelmed.

But don’t confuse being tired with being weak.

You Are Seen—Even When You’re Not Heard

People might not say it enough, but you are appreciated. Your efforts may go unnoticed by some, but they’re never unnoticed by God. He sees you in the quiet moments, in the sacrifice, in the times when you smile through your own struggles to make others feel loved.

Galatians 6:9 says,

“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Let that soak in. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to keep showing up with the heart God gave you.

Give Yourself Grace

If you forgot something…

If you needed a moment…

If you simply ran out of strength today…

Give yourself grace. You’re not a machine. You’re a soul doing your best in a hard world. And it’s okay to rest. Just don’t quit.

A Word for the Givers

To the one always giving, always showing up—pause and breathe. You are valuable even when no one says it. You are loved even when you feel invisible. And you are strong even when you feel weary.

Keep going. Not because you have to be everything for everyone—but because you’re walking in purpose. God is with you every step of the way. If this spoke to you, share it with someone who might need a reminder today.