Drain-Out

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Matthew 11:28

Sarah Young encourages us with these words:

Learn to relate to others through My Love rather than yours. Your human love is ever so limited, full of flaws and manipulation. My loving Presence, which always enfolds you, is available to bless others as well as you. Instead of trying harder to help people through your own paltry supplies, become aware of My unlimited supply, which is accessible to you continually. Let My Love envelop your outreach to other people.

Many of My precious children have fallen prey to burnout. A better description of their condition might be “drain-out.” Countless interactions with needy people have drained them, without their conscious awareness. You are among these weary ones, who are like wounded soldiers needing R & R. Take time to rest in the Love-Light of My Presence. I will gradually restore to you the energy that you have lost over the years. Again, I say, “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and you will find rest for your souls.”

Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Psalm 36:5

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I think we have all suffered with “drain-out” at some point in our lives. We are sure we are doing the right thing by helping everybody and their Uncle Louie! The problem with that kind of thinking is that our right thing may not be the plan He has for us. Then we find ourselves back paddling and exhausted.

So often we have good intentions as we set out to please our Heavenly Father. He wants us to help others. Right? What would happen if we hit the pause button before saying Yes? I don’t believe that shows weakness—quite the opposite; it is a display of faith and trust. Ask Him, “What is Your Will for me in this situation?” We ask in faith that He will hear and answer. We trust that He will guide our decisions.

Next time you have a little R & R time, use it to reconnect to your best Friend! You might be surprised where you’ll find Him.

The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14