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The other day as my head hit the pillow and my lungs released a desperate sigh of exhaustion, I was struck with profound sadness. The day had been so long, the demands high. I struggled and failed to find balance most of the day felt like treading water and, a few times, like drowning. In my busy, I had not spent my time in prayer, meditation, scripture, or reflection. I began to confess my failings to the Lord, knowing His love for me prevails, His grace is more than enough especially on days like these.
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
My confession was interrupted as curated samples of the day were replayed for me in my mind.
- The prayer and kiss I gave my 5-year-old for the scratch on his hand.
- The scripture I recited with my daughter as she worked towards memorization (let’s be honest we both worked towards memorization).
- The prayer I sent up as I walked our long drive to get the mail and was enthralled by the abundant beauty of God’s creation.
- The grateful hearts as we ate dinner and went to bed with full bellies.
- The nighttime kisses as my exhausted kids tumbled into bed.
My eyes filled with tears as these memories flooded in, my heart abundantly full as I felt the love of Christ. I am so grateful the Holy Spirit ministered to me that night and He wants to minister to you too! The days can be long, but the years are short. The Lord knows the season you are in and He is full of grace and mercy! On days your head hits the pillow and exhaustion overflow let the Lord nurture your spirit He is enough. Even when we fall short as we often do, it’s an opportunity to draw closer to our Creator, He doesn’t care if you last talked to Him five minutes ago, five decades ago or never have, He’s ready to love on you! Let Him in right now.
Jesus, you are the way, your grace is sufficient, and your love and mercy abound. You love me through my faults and failings, you use them as an opportunity to draw me closer to you. Flood my heart Jesus, minister to me like only you can. Help me put down the weight of the world and follow you. I pray these things in the mighty, mighty name of Jesus.