For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.
Matthew 11:30
Thus far, this has been a sweaty summer with high humidity and sweltering temperatures...
Matthew 11:30
Thus far, this has been a sweaty summer with high humidity and sweltering temperatures...
Most nights, the air is stagnant. I've been having some difficulty sleeping as a result. And I have not felt as rested as I should be.
In addition, my work with the inmates who are living in the prison's Intermediate Care Program cellblock has required more of my time and energy.
Lately, there seems to be a higher number of afflicted and troubled men that I've had to help and encourage. And because of this, too, I have been feeling exhausted. However, my tiredness and exhaustion will eventually pass.
Meanwhile, the Lord has been setting limitations for me, since I am so awful at doing this for myself. I tend to overwork and take on too much. So now I've had to put some things aside and/or let go of them. For I am learning that I can only accomplish so much each day.
I have been training myself to be more sensitive to the Holy Spirit. He is ordering my steps, and He is telling me to slow my pace down and to operate only within certain set limits until I am directed otherwise.
Honestly, I have trouble being obedient in this area of having to stay within certain limits. God has been patient with me, though. I am still learning to stop when He says stop, and to go when He says to go. Without the Lord, all my own efforts are fruitless anyhow.
D.B.
In addition, my work with the inmates who are living in the prison's Intermediate Care Program cellblock has required more of my time and energy.
Lately, there seems to be a higher number of afflicted and troubled men that I've had to help and encourage. And because of this, too, I have been feeling exhausted. However, my tiredness and exhaustion will eventually pass.
Meanwhile, the Lord has been setting limitations for me, since I am so awful at doing this for myself. I tend to overwork and take on too much. So now I've had to put some things aside and/or let go of them. For I am learning that I can only accomplish so much each day.
I have been training myself to be more sensitive to the Holy Spirit. He is ordering my steps, and He is telling me to slow my pace down and to operate only within certain set limits until I am directed otherwise.
Honestly, I have trouble being obedient in this area of having to stay within certain limits. God has been patient with me, though. I am still learning to stop when He says stop, and to go when He says to go. Without the Lord, all my own efforts are fruitless anyhow.
D.B.
