This Morning With Jesus
How long shall I take counsel in my soul…? Consider and answer me, O Lord my God.
Psalm 13:2-3
I am tired. I’ve worked non-stop on school for three weeks and I still have more to do. Lesson planning, grading, mid-terms, progress reports, preparing for twenty-five parent-teacher conferences over the next two days…My brain can’t catch up.
I find myself fantasizing about staying at home again. Then I’d write my novel. Or write on my blog more. Maybe be a better mom.
It takes about four seconds for me to remember that I’d rather teach than do anything.
But I’m still tired.
I brought my total exhaustion to Jesus this morning. I sat on my couch, holding a cup of Kona coffee, and closed my eyes.
“Jesus, I don’t know what to do. I can’t get everything done. Can you help me?”
Within five minutes of asking for His help, the Holy Spirit spoke clearly to me about four different things I can change in my week to be less tired and more available to my family.
He helped me. Again. He always does when I stop running around long enough to look up and acknowledge Him.
As I sat holding my coffee I remembered that in Him I live and move and exist (Acts 17:28). When I’m tired. When I’m not. When I”m ready to tackle my life. Or not.
I’m grateful for the practical help I received from Jesus during my prayer time. But I’m more thankful for His Presence.
Thank you for the timely reminder, Jess. You don’t know how much I needed it today.