Let Christ be your water that never runs dry.
I’m in a season of life where I can choose to turn to the eternal living water, or I can choose to turn to temporary water/satisfaction. I know what we all deal with each day causes various levels of stress in our lives. I also know that every person has their own preferred coping mechanism(s) for their stress.
As a many hat-wearing woman, I typically turn to mechanisms that allow me to be in a place where nobody needs me. That might look like eating alone in a restaurant, taking a drive, or taking a walk. One of my favorites is to stuff my face with food (healthy is optional).
The last stressful evening I had, I decided to turn to Raisin’ Canes and a large Hi-C. Before I left the house to go buy it, I was irritated with the mountain of needs in front of my face, and the realization that I didn’t have enough capacity to respond to all of those needs.
I knew in my mind that I had an opportunity to call on Christ to fill my empty cup.
I’m admitting that I did not choose to turn to Him.
What ended up happening?
Well, not only did I go to sleep irritated but I woke up irritated.
It wasn’t about the food or the drink, but it was about the poor substitute that food Is compared to my soul crying out for what only God can satisfy. I know that another stressful night will come and I will choose to get something to eat or take a walk or a drive.
But any drive/walk/meal with God is so much better than one without Him.
Nothing I long for will ever be as good to me as God is. I am learning that my hunger for peace and a filled cup is a God-cry only.
God 1st, then Raisin’ Canes and Hi-C, sis.
“ Thank You Lord God for teaching me how to lean on You and need You; Thank You for Your patience as I learn to let You fill my cup before anything else.”