People to Fill

It was a busy week. I was exhausted. Yet I chose to help with some grands. And as I sat on the couch with littles to snuggle and read a book, I was recharged. It was as if I was being emptied and filled at the same time.

I was certainly still exhausted from the week, but God filled me with the reminder of joy, blessings, contentment, and more. I knew I’d sleep well that night, partly because of the wear of the week and partly because of the love that soaked to my core.

Knowing when to serve, persevere, and sacrifice is challenging and requires discernment. And while it requires an acknowledgement of healthy boundaries, the source of that health has to start somewhere else. Without God and his intentions and guidance, we would twist it into a mess. We’d rationalize why we don’t have time or something is more important. We’d be overwhelmed by the pressure that relationships and opportunities bring. We’d undercommit and overcommit. We’d make unhealthy choices but base them on healthy bases in order to rationalize what we’re doing. We’d excuse, extend, and exacerbate.

There’s enough confusion in our schedules and our relationships. Let’s not make it worse by minimizing the importance and our intention in our relationship and reliance on God.