Rest isn’t a reward. It’s a requirement.

There will be times you'll be so tired and discouraged that you won't know what to pray. 1. Paul talked about this idea in Romans 8:26-28. He said, "the spirit helps us in our weakness." 2. The amazing thing is that God already knows what you need. You just need to come to Him and trust Him to do the rest.

His strength is perfect when our strength is gone. He’ll carry us when we can’t carry on.

1. “God, let me die.” (A story you need to read.) 2. Elijah had just called down fire from heaven and then ran for his life because one person threatened him. 3. He collapsed in the desert, alone, and prayed the most honest prayer of his life: "I've had enough, Lord. Take my life." 4. God's response wasn't a rebuke, a lecture, or a theology lesson. It was an angel, a fresh loaf of bread, and a jar of water. 5. He was told to eat, because the journey ahead was going to be longer than he had strength for right now. 6. God never told Elijah his feelings were wrong. He just refused to let discouragement and exhaustion have the final word. 7. If you're sitting under your own tree right now, the God who met Elijah in the desert already knows where you are. He has what you need.