Trying Too Hard 

   There is no trick, lie, or deception Satan will not use to steal a soul from God.  Sometimes I believe he even encourages us to do more and more in our efforts to serve God.  In this way he can sometimes push us to do far more than we are capable of, causing us to feel overworked and unappreciated, becoming resentful even of God.

   God knows our limits and we need to know them as well.  Some feel that no matter what is asked, they can’t say no, so they take on more than anyone can effectively manage.  We can all contribute and certainly there should be more who are willing to contribute, but there is only so much one person can do.

   Service to God is a way of expressing our love for Him and more Christians should show their love in this way.  However, we cannot serve Him well when we are overwhelmed, feeling frustrated in our efforts.  When we are exhausted by all we do, it’s time to question if we are pushing too hard, to our own spiritual detriment.

   We are called to serve God, but we must serve to our abilities, not beyond.  Overreach is always a formula for failure and disappointment.  God does not expect the impossible, but Satan will encourage it – just one more way the evil one tries to trap us for himself.