More Life!

When we say we are tired of life, it is death of which we are actually tired.

"Life is so exhausting right now. I need a break."

No, death is exhausting you. You need more life.

"Life is weighing me down!"

No, death is weighing you down.

Those who numb themselves from "life", revert to any form of escapism from "life", or eventually seek death to escape from "life," are escaping to the very thing they are attempting to escape from, which is death.

"Discontent...is the life in us that has not enough of itself, is not enough to itself, so calls for more. He has the victory who, in the midst of pain and weakness, cries out, not for death, not for the repose of forgetfulness, but for strength to fight; for more power, more consciousness of being, more God in him" (MacDonald, Unspoken Sermons, 117).

And in refusing the so-called "repose of forgetfulness," but choosing to fight for life's sake, only then will you and I receive the most fulfilling rest--that of abundant life.