Loving isn't always so easy.

Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

"Learn to relate to others through My Love rather than yours.  Your human love is ever so limited, full of flaws and manipulation.  My loving Presence which always enfolds you, is available to bless others as well as you.  Instead of trying harder to help people through your own paltry supplies, become aware of My unlimited supply, which is accessible to you continually.  Let My Love envelop your outreach to other people.  

Many of my precious children have fallen prey to burnout.  A better description of their condition might be "drainout."  Countless interactions with needy people have drained them, without their conscious awareness.  You are among these weary ones, who are like wounded soldiers needing R&R.  Take time to rest in Love-Light of My Presence.  I will gradually restore to you the energy that you have lost over the years."

Exodus 33:14 says

" The Lord answered, "I myself will go with you, and I will give you victory."

Matthew 11:28-29 says

"Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest.  Accept my teachings and learn from me because I am gentle and humble in Spirit and you will find rest for your lives."

I haven't blogged in a while.  I guess nothing "note worthy" has happened.  Sure, LA was in a play, Jon is now in a long term sub position, there has been an amazing Bible Study at our new church, I have experienced drastic changes at work but I have not blogged.  Why?  Because I am weary.  Up where she uses the word "drainout" should be my picture.  Life is hard.  It is so easy to pour my heart, soul... "paltry supplies" into the families I work with.  At the end of the day, I come home exhausted.  It is just as easy to ignore those I love, to become selfish, to feel like a "wounded solider".  

Today I am reminded that God is with me.  He is fighting the battles I face along beside me and in the end, He will be victorious.  I can rest assured in that promise.  As I look forward to Mother's Day week-end with my new family I am seeking the "R&R" of a soldier and trusting in his gentle and humble spirit.  Praise God for this gentle reminder early in the morning dawn.  

Happy Mother's Day to all my Mommy friends.  May you find rest.