Saturday I needed to run to the store and get
groceries for the week. Now, any other day this would be totally normal and
routine but this particular day I was exhausted from an extremely draining
week. You know those weeks that heading into it you have to prepare mentally,
physically, and spiritually because your schedule is full with back-to-back
appointments and the list of things to get done exceeds the paper you wrote it
on? Yes, that was my week. Sleep was an afterthought for the week and my brain
was on sensory overload from the amount of balls games we had attended and
cheers were still echoing in the deep crevices of my tired mind.
So I awaken Saturday morning, still in a daze,
but trek off to the store to stock up our groceries. I went with my sweatpants
on, big sloppy sweatshirt, and no makeup. Yes, I was a sight to behold. But my
husband reminded me that we live in Burgaw so I looked like royalty. Haha! I
believe in some twisted way that was a compliment! Lol!
My first big mistake was that I went with no
list! Oh my goodness! Allison at the grocery store without a list, in a sleep
deprived state; with the cheer "P-U-M-P pump it up" still resonating
in her brain from the homecoming game the night before, is a recipe for
disaster. What was going to be a quick trip became a long overwhelming
nightmare! I found myself roaming aimlessly from aisle to aisle unable to
concentrate and just about ready to cry in front of the luncheon meat. I gave
myself a pep talk and pressed on the rest of the way. I returned home to find
Matt was waiting and ready to unload the car. He was probably wondering how he
would find me when I pulled into the driveway because I had given him the
dramatic recap on the way home. He was there in typical "wonderful husband
fashion" and gave me a big hug, then took over and put the groceries away
so I could regain some composure.
My day did get better! It was just one of those
moments when you find yourself completely drained and nothing left to give. It
is rare that I have these moments, and believe me, I am not proud of it, but it
is also a huge reminder that when life gets overwhelming I need to just take
some time and sit at the feet of my Master! Those are times to let others to
take some of the load off and get on my face before Almighty God and allow his
Spirit to fill me to overflowing again. When I find the stresses of life taking
over, I have to stop and refuel on God's Word. If I continued to drive my car
and ignore that fuel light that comes on to warn me I'm getting low on
gasoline, then I'm going to run out of gas and my car will stop. The same is
true for me! If I continue going and ignore the "low fuel light"
within me, then I'm going to run out and find myself stopped in front of the
luncheon meat, again, ready to cry over whether I need bologna or honey ham!
Lol!
I am so thankful for my Heavenly Father! He so
graciously picks me up and holds me tight when I'm overwhelmed. He places his
big "daddy" arms around me and holds me tight as he whispers his
promises in my ear; those promises in His Word where he tells me he loves me!
He takes me to scripture that reminds me that He is my portion and He is
everything I need to make it through the difficult days. He promises to never
leave me. He reminds me to lay my burden on him and he will carry it for me.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give
you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble
in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my
burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV84)
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my
heart and my portion forever."
Psalms 73:26 (NIV84)
"Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in
you alone."
Psalms 33:22 (NLT)
Oh, my sweet Father! How I love him so!
I don't know what you face today. It may sound
strangely like my crazy day at the store or you may have your own twisted story
to tell, but let me reassure you that God is there! He is waiting for you with
open arms! He is ready to pick you up when you fall! He is ready to take each
burden off your back and carry it for you. You just have to release it!
I am so grateful for a Father that loves me like
that! In my weakness He is strong and I cannot fathom where I would be without
him! I am so in love with him!
"I love you, Lord; you are my strength."
Psalms 18:1 (NLT)
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