Grace For the Weary.
Dear Friend,
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it really means to endure. Not just pushing through or putting on a brave face, but something deeper - something quieter and more sacred.
I used to think endurance meant being strong all the time. Always showing up with energy, always having the answers, always being “okay.” But I’m learning that’s not it at all. Real endurance, the kind that changes you from the inside out, is less about strength and more about surrender. It’s about trusting God when you're tired, not just when you're thriving. It’s about showing up when it's hard, not only when it’s easy or inspiring. It’s about believing - sometimes with shaky faith - that there is purpose in the pressure.
There have been days when I’ve felt completely emptied, wondering if I had anything left to give. But it’s in those moments that God’s grace quietly steps in. Not as a lightning bolt or a loud miracle, but as a gentle strength that carries me when I can't carry myself.
If you’re feeling worn down right now, I just want to say: it’s okay. You don’t have to have it all together. You’re not failing if you’re tired. You're enduring - and God is in it with you. Let God's grace do what your own strength can’t. That’s not weakness; that’s faith.
You’re not alone. I see you. And I’m walking this road right beside you.
With love,
Lauren x
Lauren Harkness
Canberra, ACT
Founder, At Her Table
