Burnt Out

Whew, I am so glad it is finally the weekend! This week has just been one of those long weeks. Not hard, not bad; just long. There was a lot of work to be done, a lot of decisions to be made and just a lot of "stuff".Somewhere in all of the hustle and bustle my energy reserves were depleted. We are talking bone dry! You know that feeling where you are just mentally and physically exhausted and you just need that breath of fresh air to keep you going? Well this morning I reached that point. I came up with two solutions; run outside barefoot in 18 degree weather or pick up the good book for a little spiritual awakening.

Seeing how I typically cuddle up under a blanket even if it is 72 degrees inside, I opted for option number 2. As I turned to the pages of Deuteronomy I muttered something along the lines of "I am in a desperate need for a little pick-me-up Lord."

 This was the his response:

Deuteronomy 31:6 " Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

Deuteronomy 32:4 "He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he."

Deuteronomy 33:26 "There is no one like the God of Jeshurun, who rides across the heavens to help you and on the clouds his majesty."

And the verse that brought it all home was Deuteronomy 33:12 " About Benjamin he said: "Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders."

What a peaceful feeling it is to find rest in the security of the promises that we have in Christ. In every situation we face throughout the day can rest assured that he will never leave nor forsake us and he will ride across the heavens to help us. Despite any uncertainty that lies before us in the days or weeks ahead we know that his works are perfect.

I am thankful once again for the reminder to let go all my worries and just rest in the arms of Christ. Instead of trying to survive on my own strength I must remember to humble myself before the Lord each day and just rest in the security of his promises because no matter what God is in control.

-Emily