"When my spirit is faint, You know my way." (Psalm 142:3a)
What a wonderful thought! What a wonderful truth!
About 15 years ago I had surgery at a local hospital. I stayed overnight and have very few memories. I react strongly to anesthesia, so the amount I was given was more than sufficient, and I didn't fully "wake up" until I was home from the hospital. I have one clear memory. In my weariness, when my body and my spirit were faint, a nurse guided me to where I needed to go. I was unable to find the way myself because I was so weary. I was unable to fully support myself because I was so faint. The nurse supported me and led me to my destination.
I don't think that nurse was happy that I couldn't navigate myself, but she did what needed to be done, and I am grateful.
As I read this Scripture today I thought about my experience at the hospital. There are times in life where we don't have control, we don't have strength. There are times when our bodies and our spirits are faint. Sometimes we need to lean upon another person to help us. Sometimes they are happy to help, sometimes they help out of obligation.
Our God knows the way when we are faint. When our strength is insufficient, He has the strength to carry us to where we need to go. Our God leads us and provides for us when we are unable to navigate life on our own.
And God leads us because He wants to, not because He has to. He provides for us because He loves us. We are NEVER a burden to Him. When we are weak, He is strong.
May you find rest in God alone when you are weary. When you are faint, may you trust that God will safely lead you where you need to go.