Energy, motivation, and strength all get to be more of a challenge as I get older and as I get more ailments such as arthritis and bum hips. I have developed a seven-part plan to manage my personal energy crisis. 1. I try to read my goals every day. I have my year goals, my monthly goals, and my weekly goals. Often, my low energy is just a result of a lack of mental focus and motivation. Reading my goals works well for mentally stirring me up to get out of my chair and do something. 2. God strengthens those who ask for it, so I ask a lot. I ask first thing in the morning as I try to get my internal motor started, when I sit down to rest and stay in my chair longer than 15 minutes, and before I start a complex project like splitting firewood. 3. Whenever I finish any task or project, I thank God for the strength He gave me to accomplish what I just did; the more we say thank you to God, the more He will respond to our requests. 4. I exercise self-control and don’t verbally complain about being tired. Complaining makes whatever we are complaining about worse. 5. On the flip side, I say out loud, I can do this. It might take me a little longer than it used to, but I can do it, piece of cake. I acknowledge that weariness is primarily a feeling, and I don’t have to act the way I feel. 6. I ride my exercise bike every day. 7. I stay faithful to all of my daily basic spiritual disciplines.