30 Day Battle-Ready Challenge - Leadership for Christian MenSample

Day 18: Fight Fatigue

Reflection: For some men, rest comes effortlessly. For others, the thought of easing off the gas pedal is enough to cause anxiety.

I fall into the second category. Recently, I learned the hard way that if we refuse to slow down, God has a way of making sure we do. For me, that lesson came in the form of a tree that didn’t fall the way I expected. One ambulance ride and a broken ankle later, I was forced into rest.

Since then, I’ve had time to reflect deeply on the pace I was keeping. Most of what filled my calendar was “for God,” but if I’m being honest, my own drive—and often my ego—were running the show. I knew I was tired. I knew the pace was unsustainable. And yet, I refused to let up.

Sound familiar? The more men I talk to, the more I realize that pushing through and fighting fatigue has become standard operating procedure. But scripture is clear: to run and not get tired, to walk and not grow weary—all of it hinges on one thing—waiting on the Lord.

Right now, I can’t run. I can’t even walk. That verse has been screaming at me. And I know this: when the day comes that I can move again, it will be with renewed purpose and greater clarity about what I’m truly chasing.

Even the fiercest, battle-ready warrior knows when it’s time to shut it down and rest in the Lord.

Mission: Rest doesn’t happen by accident. If you don’t plan it, it won’t happen. Even the best soldiers are useless on the brink of exhaustion.

Field Order: Schedule rest today. Put it on your calendar. Hold yourself accountable—and make it happen.