Winning the war with yourself

Some days it’s hard to move. It’s hard to get going, to work or eat or take care of yourself, let alone anyone else. Some days it’s not easy to be you.

Today felt like one of those days. It was a crawl back in bed and not get up unless I have to day. It wasn’t just the sadness weighing me down, it was something else too. A part of me didn’t want to try.

I was given some wisdom, to spend time with God. But I didn’t want to do that. It was too hard to even try. So I fell asleep.

The importance of sleep has probably been drilled into your head for years. But combinations like lack of sleep and stress can be hurtful to your well-being. This can be one cause of the war within you.

Elijah in 1 Kings was just a man like any of the rest of us humans. He was dealing with a lot. He told God to let him die! I have felt that way!! Have you?

Elijah fell asleep under a tree when an angel of the lord came and woke him up to eat. Then he fell back asleep and was awoken to food again. The angel said “Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you.“ 1 Kings 19:7.

When it feels like there is nothing left, let’s just eat and rest. Even if you only have 10-15 minutes of spare time. Close your eyes and breath. Think of things you’re grateful for and try not to think of your worries.

Sometimes the biggest wins are when you can breath without a hitch in your throat. You can get though this. Take time to rest this week.

How can you rest today?
Are you in need of food today? Spiritually or physically? Can you lift it up to God?

You will be okay. It may not feel like it but you will be! Have faith and give it to God. He has you in his hands!