Do you ever feel like you've come to the end of your rope? Responsibilities gobble up time. Family and friends need more from you than you have to give, or you've been confronted by losses or conflicts. There's a long list of of circumstances that soak up our energy reserves. Sometimes it's just living. I've been in that place many times--drained and wondering how I'm going to pull myself together.
When we find ourselves feeling flattened by life's concerns what should we do? We can sleep alot and pretend everything is just fine. That might help for a while. We can get lost in a book--living in another world will make us feel better for a while. We can get together with a friend and vent. That will help for a while. We can work harder--but we can only do that for a while. Although these things are good and helpful, none of them will bring lasting fulfillment.
The best place to fill up is at a God station, which offers waters that never run dry. Our engines won't run without a fill up. Take a big gulp of His Word. Pray. Worship. Allow Him into your heart. He places a balm on our sorrows, fears, and the feelings of hopelessness that threaten to overwhelm us. Believe in The Lord, the Giver of Life.
The beauty of this "fill up" is we never have to pay for it--it's free--a gift from our Heavenly Father. It's been paid for by Christ who gave His life for us. He is the intercessor between us and the Heavenly Father. It is the love of the Lord that fills our hearts and souls with hope, love and joy.
Just as the Samaritan woman did, drink from the water that satisfies for all time. And never thirst again.
Grace and peace to you from God,
Bonnie
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Wheelchairs
Bonnie, I love your heartfelt, sincere, and loving encouragement. The whole world needs this so desperately!
ReplyDeleteLaura Davis
Laura, thank you for commenting. You are right--the world needs a lot more love. We can only begin with ourselves. And pray that the love of God will be passed along.
ReplyDeleteBut we will only experience heaven when we arrive.
Blessings to you.
Hi Wheelchairs.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping in and leaving a comment. It means a lot to me to know I've shared something that's been uplifting.
Many blessings coming your way --