The gas hand on my car approached empty. I only realized this as I just happened to glance down as I drove into my carport. Evidently, looking at my gas hand on my dashboard is not a priority to me. It was so close to empty, I became afraid that I didn't have enough gas to make it to the gas station. Normally, I pay a bit more attention to these things. A car won't run without gas, you know?
Luckily, I have never totally run out of gas and got stranded on the side of the road. I "insure" this possibility by being a long time member of AAA as they would bring me gas as would The Husband. That could have easily changed yesterday as I drove to the gas station....almost on empty.
As I cruised into a spot by the gas pump, I excitedly got out to pump the gas, breathing a sign of relief that I had made it without running out. I really was concerned. When I had the gas pumped and paid for, the feeling I had as I got back in the car was so very different from the feeling I had when I got in my car at my house. It was at that point that this post idea was planted.
I was thinking of how often I run on empty. I keep going and going and going, not paying attention to my "gauge". Life seems to demand so very much from me...but wait! Is it life or is it me that demands too much? Slowing down a bit and "refilling my tank" would be helpful to me. This was so very clear as I drove away from the gas pump.
I don't know about you but I find myself so busy that I miss those things that are most important. Sure, in my life I have learned already that a clean house is not a priority. I have learned that exceptionally prepared meals in my kitchen is not a priority. I have learned that trying to keep up with EVERYTHING is not necessary. Yet, I often run on empty.
My health has been a bit of a setback and through that I have learned what is important. Yet, I still often run on empty.
The sermon on Sunday was that Christians should be joyful. That is so true and struck me hard. I want to be more joyful. I recognize that it's the little things that fill my tank. Attending worship service has always been important in my life and a top priority as is my relationship with the Lord. Still, I don't do devotions as I should and I don't keep as close as I could to HIM. I hope to improve in this area. Time with The Grandbaby is a priority as is with The Husband, The Girl, and The Son-In-Law. I do enjoy every bit of that. I am also learning that rest for me is important. All these can lead to joy and a filling of my tank.
I want to be pumped and run on a full tank of joy! What about your tank?
Consider..........
Luckily, I have never totally run out of gas and got stranded on the side of the road. I "insure" this possibility by being a long time member of AAA as they would bring me gas as would The Husband. That could have easily changed yesterday as I drove to the gas station....almost on empty.
As I cruised into a spot by the gas pump, I excitedly got out to pump the gas, breathing a sign of relief that I had made it without running out. I really was concerned. When I had the gas pumped and paid for, the feeling I had as I got back in the car was so very different from the feeling I had when I got in my car at my house. It was at that point that this post idea was planted.
I was thinking of how often I run on empty. I keep going and going and going, not paying attention to my "gauge". Life seems to demand so very much from me...but wait! Is it life or is it me that demands too much? Slowing down a bit and "refilling my tank" would be helpful to me. This was so very clear as I drove away from the gas pump.
I don't know about you but I find myself so busy that I miss those things that are most important. Sure, in my life I have learned already that a clean house is not a priority. I have learned that exceptionally prepared meals in my kitchen is not a priority. I have learned that trying to keep up with EVERYTHING is not necessary. Yet, I often run on empty.
My health has been a bit of a setback and through that I have learned what is important. Yet, I still often run on empty.
The sermon on Sunday was that Christians should be joyful. That is so true and struck me hard. I want to be more joyful. I recognize that it's the little things that fill my tank. Attending worship service has always been important in my life and a top priority as is my relationship with the Lord. Still, I don't do devotions as I should and I don't keep as close as I could to HIM. I hope to improve in this area. Time with The Grandbaby is a priority as is with The Husband, The Girl, and The Son-In-Law. I do enjoy every bit of that. I am also learning that rest for me is important. All these can lead to joy and a filling of my tank.
I want to be pumped and run on a full tank of joy! What about your tank?
Consider..........
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