Words Of Encouragement To Start The Day ( Thursday 6/18/09)

Today's Inspired Words Of Encourgement Written By A Tremendously Gifted Young Woman, Tracy Koweh

Time for a Time Out

Philippians 4:7 (Amplified Bible)

⁷And God's peace [shall be yours, that ^[a]tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall ^[b]garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Something crazy happened to me on Tuesday evening, I went to bed at 745pm. I never go to bed that early, even if I want to. Every night I have a list of things that I have to do, so that the next morning things will run smoothly. I have to clean and fill Jaida’s cup, pack her bag, do her flashcards and read a book with her. Then there’s packing her lunch, breakfast and snack for daycare. After she’s asleep I normally write the blog and then get my clothes picked out for the next day. I finally turn it in around 930-10, but not this Tuesday.

I got home and found myself unable to move. Unmotivated to do anything. I didn’t want to cook, fed J, or even get up to change out of my work clothes- - - -I just wanted to rest. Problem with my personal request is that I live at home with a two year; someone unable to take care of herself, so I had to push. I managed to feed her and that was about all. I called Lisa and asked her to write the blog and then prayfully and thankfully, me and Jaida feel sound asleep.

Now, aware of the many things I still needed to do, I woke up a little earlier the next morning, but I felt so refreshed. I felt brand new. Completely restored. I had just rested. No talking on my phone. No checking emails or profile sites. I just rested. I let go and trusted that everything would be taken care of. Not only did I get everything accomplished, I left earlier than normal. I got to work early and noticed how much calmer I was.

Sometimes in our lives, spiritual and natural, we get caught up in all the things that need to get done, we forget to rest in the Almighty. We drain ourselves down to empty, and roll on fumes instead of pulling into the station for a fill-up. It doesn’t take God long to pour into us, but we have to stop sometimes and make ourselves available. Today let’s check to see if our gas light is on, and take a moment to fill up on God. Enjoy His peace and strength today.