Mid-week thoughts…
As we balance on the beam of Wednesday, or as some call hump-day,
I was reflecting on how much energy I didn’t have this morning. I haven’t had the luxury to take it easy
lately due to many obligations at work and United Marriage Encounter. My husband and I tried to get to bed early
last night because he had a training this morning that required him to be up
one hour earlier for travel.
I was hoping for a restful night. However once in bed, I tossed and turned for
an hour until I finally fell asleep. I ended
up praying for friends and family during that time until I finally drifted off
to sleep. It was His plan to pray. Sometimes His plans are not in line with
mine, but still perfect so I need to accept them. Praying also helps me focus on what is important.
I woke up with my husband early this morning by rambunctious
puppies. They wanted attention because dad
was busy getting ready to leave and they needed to go out. I slowly got out of bed and let them out to
do their morning business. I then proceeded
to grab their morning treat. As I came
back to the door, I watched the puppies sprinting towards the tree line after
two very large deer. I opened the door
and yelled so loud that I believe the neighbors heard me. I know the deer did because they also stopped
in their tracks and looked at me like, “Seriously lady?”
The puppies turned and ran right back to the house excited
to get their morning treats. I was
grateful because I really didn’t want to chase them across the yard in my fancy
purple robe… That would be another story
for another time.
My cup was empty this morning. I had very little sleep this past week and didn’t
feel excited to tackle the day that was ahead of me.
That is when I took a moment to pause and reflect on His
word through my devotionals. Resetting
my day so to speak by reading His word and experiencing His peace. It helped to stop and refocus on what was
important. I may not get everything done
today because I was tired. But I could do
what I could for the time being.
It is okay to not go at light speed every day. (I am speaking this truth to myself as well
as to you today)
It is also good to take time and rest. I am thankful for my husband who blessed me
by booking a get-a-way this weekend. It
is my five-year anniversary with the company and booking a get-a-way was his gift
to me. I was so grateful because we have
been going at light speed for months and needed the rest.
My cup has been a bit empty.
How about you? How
is your cup? How are you filling your
cup?
Don’t forget to fill it with Him first. The one who can give you the strength to make
it through the day. Then fill it with
fellowship and time away. Time away doesn’t
mean a long planned out vacation. It can
be an afternoon of quiet and reflection.
We can’t pour from an empty cup. We burn out and then are no
good to anyone. We need our cups filled
to pour into others.
Let them know it’s okay to take a break too…
Psalm 91:1-2
1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.91:1 Hebrew Shaddai
2I will say of the
Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
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