I am quite exhausted today and just so happened to have the oh-so-wise idea (not really) to put all of my journaling and writing in one umbrella. It's, frankly, something I should have done twenty years ago or such. I guess I am a little slow on the uptake (cringe).
Contrary to how it might appear, I am an introvert. I know how to socialize, sure, and can. But it takes a lot out of me, I will not lie. When I am alone after socializing, I am spent and exhausted.
Then, when caring for people, and having to continue to socialize with my family and the people I love most dear in the world, it is even more draining, as I give them as much as I can.
The last three days have been a lot of caring, socializing, and praying with my tribe. And that means I am quite exhausted.
And am about to do more of it today. That caring for others thing. It was unexpected. It's good to be able to go care for our family and I love to do so. It's an honor. It's just that I am already exhausted.
So, how do I deal with this? How can I give others what I don't have in the tank to give?
This is when I do what I should have done to start with and pray and ask Adonai/God for rest, as I am weary and weighed by burden (Matthew 11:28).
Why is it the most obvious answer, and the one I should seek first, the one I too often seek second or third, rather than first? Why it is I know all the difference it would make, but do not choose the wisest path that would be most beneficial to not just me, but all in which I associate?
Seeking Him first and trusting Him, as I thank Him in and for all things, is the wisest solution to my exhaustion. After all, if I am caring for His flock, He will give me what I need to best provide for them, my family.
Prayer: Adonai, forgive me for not seeking You first and trusting You with my burden and weariness. You are always the answer. You are always the solution to all my problems. Help me to remember to seek You first, in all things. And when I do so, I will show my trust in You.
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