25 January 2012
I always seem to think I have more of everything in my cupboards than I do. I remember buying ketchup for instance but using it seems to pass me by and before I know it we have run out, in spite of my protestation that I am sure there is more in the cupboard. I read yesterday a quote which made me laugh that if you think you have lots in the cupboard you have probably run out- how true.
I think it applies to other things as well, we are not always very good at seeing when our resources are depleting, when we are getting too tired, or too stressed , or too busy and by the time we need energy and strength there is none left in the cupboard. Sometimes we need to remember to take more care of ourselves, to do a little less, to rest a little more, to make time for our hobbies or just to indulge in something we love to do for no other reason than the fact that we enjoy it.
When Elijah ran away exhausted after all he had done, the angel woke him and gave him the simplest advise to eat and rest, how much better if we remember before we run out.
'Exhausted, he fell asleep under the lone broom bush.
Suddenly an angel shook him awake and said, "Get up and eat!"
6 He looked around and, to his surprise, right by his head were a loaf of bread baked on some coals and a jug of water. He ate the meal and went back to sleep.
7 The angel of God came back, shook him awake again, and said, "Get up and eat some more—you've got a long journey ahead of you."
1 Kings 19 : 3-7
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