“For I
know the plans I have for you,”
declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope
and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11(NIV)
Do you ever feel like
you’re running on empty? Barely getting by only because others are depending on
you? That’s how I’ve been feeling this past week or so. I don’t know what the
cause is, but I think if I could just get a good dose of quality sleep maybe I
could kick this thing to the curb.
When I’m tired it brings out the feelings I otherwise keep
stuffed down inside. Life just did not turn out how I thought it was going to. I get teary eyed when I wonder “is this it?”.
I ask God things like “Seriously, this is what the rest of my life is going to
be like?” and I tell him “but I could do so much more for you if only ___.” I
know that God has plans for me, it's just not easy to wait and wonder.
These two songs have been pushing me through this past week.
Linking up with these glorious blogs!
10,000 Reasons stops me in my tracks every time I hear it. Praise the LORD, oh, my soul!!!
ReplyDeleteIt stops me in my track every time also - such an amazing, heartfelt worship song! My church sang it for the first time yesterday and I nearly cried my heart out! I've been wanting to hear that song sung at our church for a long time - I already had this post written, but I was having second thoughts about posting it since it wasn't a very encouraging post. I think that hearing that song yesterday was God's way of telling me, go ahead, post it! Perhaps someone will be blessed by it.
DeleteOh, yes, I know this state. And it's true, life seldom turns out how I think it's supposed to, but then I don't know much and He knows everything, is all wise, and all loving.
ReplyDelete10,000 Reasons really grabbed me. Another blogger and I are doing a challenge, begun by her younger brother's skeptical remark that "nobody could name 10,000 reasons." I've already gotten to 1,000 in my personal journal. (I have some of the reasons on my blog post today), and I think she has over 2,000 at this point. And I don't think we have too much overlap. The reasons are Bible based and God-centric. They're great things to focus on when one feels "on empty."
And may you be able to get some good sleep somehow! Thanks for being real!
That one grabs me too. That is really awesome Sylvia R that you are finding your 10,000 reasons and writing that in your journal. Thank you This Glorious Day for being authentic. I love that. Stopping in from OYHT.
ReplyDeleteSimply God's Girl
Totally understand, bless you.
ReplyDeleteI sure have been there too. Sleep deprivation can certainly get you there. Hope you get the rest you need- physically and spiritually!
ReplyDeleteNoelle
That Matt Redman song is one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteI am so right there with you! God has done some amazing things in and with my life and I am so thankful. But the days when I question "is this all there is" still come and haunt! Praying that those days become less and less for you (and for me)! :)
ReplyDeleteMindy @ New Equus - A New Creation
Wow! I have felt this way, on and off, for a very long time!! I truly think God is trying to teach me 2 things that I have lots of difficulty with....patience and contentment! I'd never really heard the first song (While I'm Waiting). Or at least I don't remember it, though I saw the movie. I posted on my blog today about waiting for God.(http://christintheclouds.blogspot.com/2012/07/waiting-for-god.html) I also love the 10,000 Reasons song! Hang in there, girl!! I know He has plans for you too!!
ReplyDeleteIn His Love, Ann
Y'all are so amazing and sweet with your comments! Thank you for letting me know I'm not the only one who has those days/weeks and that we are all just continuing to look to God for his guidance and love! You have all made my day a much happier one!
ReplyDeleteOh, I have been there. Still go through it at times. Sometimes we just need rest and sometimes for me, it helps to make myself get out there and serve somewhere. That usually perks me up :)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to say a prayer for you and pray you get to feeling better, perkier, that your tank becomes full again.
Blessings~
Thank you so much! I can always use all the prayer anyone can muster! I've been up and down lately - my husband has promised to distract our son enough tomorrow so I can get a good nap! I am SOOO looking forward to some quality sleep! It's so hard to make up for it once you're in a sleep deficit and your child is no longer taking naps! Have a great weekend and may everyone sleep well!
DeleteYes...it is all too familiar. Its during those times I find I need the Lord even more. I pray you get out of this slump and feel energized, ready to move forward. Thank you for sharing at WJIM this week.
ReplyDeleteOn empty? Oh, so much worse this week at work. It has felt like I was not only on empty but also the gas station shut down! I assume that this, too, shall pass. Thanks for the waiting music!
ReplyDeleteMay God refresh your body, soul and spirit...
ReplyDeleteI'm praying God will give you strength and joy. I've been there and know how it drains every part of you.
ReplyDeleteBlessings.