As the Deer

Tired.  Exhausted.
Downhearted.  Downcast.
Stressed.  Uphill struggle.

Negative emotions, all.  Any different for the Swallow?

No!  For she is human after all, and God had not promised that as a Christian, she will be exempted from such emotions.  And as a human, still with the sinful nature within, the times when her eyes of faith are somewhat dimmed, these are the emotions that often assail her...

Yes!  For He has promised that "no temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it." (1 Corinthians 10 : 13, NKJV)

Yes!  For the Lord Jesus has paid the price for her sins, so "though her sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool." (Isaiah 1 : 18, NIV)

Thus, how can she not respond to the Lord's love for her?

AS THE DEER (author unknown)

As the deer pants for the water
So my soul longs after You
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship You.

You alone are my Strength, my Shield
To You alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship You.

You're my Friend and You are my Saviour
Even though You are a King
I love You more than any other
So much more than anything.