Luke 5:15-16

15 But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.16 And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.


Love this devotional reading for tonight. This message totally resonates with me as I'm sitting here way past my bedtime to get a few minutes of "Me Time" in, knowing I'll pay for it when the alarm clock goes off in the morning. There doesn't seem like enough time in the day to put in a full day's work, come home and give all I have left to my family, and then find some time for me. Don't get me wrong, I realize I am extremely blessed and I love my life. I wouldn't trade it for anything! 


.........How do you "recharge your batteries"?


Parenting puts tremendous demands on our time and energy. These demands can start before our kids get up in the morning and last long after they've fallen asleep. In addition we often find ourselves meeting the needs of others in our family, people at work, and friends.

Jesus knows the extent of your weariness. Many people besieged Him when they discovered He could heal the sick and perform miracles. There was no end to the ingenious ways they devised just to touch Him or get His attention (see Luke 5:18-19). He recognized the huge demand for His time.

But, Jesus also knew the only way He could deal with the demand for His time was to spend time alone with His Father to rest, pray, and recharge His batteries. It wasn't selfish; it was the most loving thing He could do for His children. It gave Him the energy and strength to deal with their many issues.

Sometimes saying "no" to your kids so you can spend quality time with your Heavenly Father is the most loving thing you can do.

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