As a mentioned in my earlier post, I quit coffee today. Now I am starting to feel tired. I think that's a good thing. At least I know I'm genuinely tired and not just on a caffeine crash. It's also nice to not feel like I have to run from this feeling, I can face it head on without the help of caffeine. A part of me is tempted to have just a little bit of coffee for a quick pick me up so I can do the kitchen. But that's the issue I use to coffee to ignore a very crucial need. A genuine need for rest. I just can't do that anymore. I believe to be ever present even in my exhaustion is also to be ever present in every other area of my life.
When I begin my day with a fast pace and a mind to "get things done" it really never ends well. I burn out pretty fast. When I take a "rest stop" at the very beginning of my day with God and linger a little, the day always goes better. Micah 7:7 says: Therefore I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me. It seems as if when I don't start my day with God a cycle of self-dependence starts and it never ends well. When I start my day with God, dependence on Him starts my day and He reminds me during morning devotional time to lean on Him to get through the day. It helps me to not get "caught up" I pray that for today, that I don't get caught up. Noah is home from school, not feeling very well. I just want to lean on God and trust Him to bring her comfort and help her to heal today. I'm praying that I to would...
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