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bluidkiti · 01-29-2014, 11:12 AM

Taking Time To Replenish

Luke 5:15 - “…Crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed… But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”

Jesus’ days were filled with counseling the confused, encouraging the disappointed, hugging children, protecting the abused, feeding the hungry, questioning false teaching, challenging the weather, crusading for justice and fair play, withstanding ridicule, teaching his staff of apostles, and loving his opponents. Increasing crowds clamored around Jesus daily.

Jesus was extremely busy. Yet, he knew the limitations of his human body and soul. He realized he needed to separate himself from the day-to-day demands. Although Jesus acknowledged the people’s tremendous need, he did not call himself “selfish” when he often withdrew to replenish his mind and spirit.

Learning to take care of ourselves is worthwhile and nurturing. Jesus did it, so can we.

Lord, help me challenge my faulty impressions of giving and loving.

If Jesus acknowledged his need to retreat and pray,

then I will permit myself to do the same.

Joan C. Webb

01-29-2014, 11:12 AM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 71,049	Taking Time To Replenish Taking Time To Replenish Luke 5:15 - “…Crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed… But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” Jesus’ days were filled with counseling the confused, encouraging the disappointed, hugging children, protecting the abused, feeding the hungry, questioning false teaching, challenging the weather, crusading for justice and fair play, withstanding ridicule, teaching his staff of apostles, and loving his opponents. Increasing crowds clamored around Jesus daily. Jesus was extremely busy. Yet, he knew the limitations of his human body and soul. He realized he needed to separate himself from the day-to-day demands. Although Jesus acknowledged the people’s tremendous need, he did not call himself “selfish” when he often withdrew to replenish his mind and spirit. Learning to take care of ourselves is worthwhile and nurturing. Jesus did it, so can we. Lord, help me challenge my faulty impressions of giving and loving. If Jesus acknowledged his need to retreat and pray, then I will permit myself to do the same. Joan C. Webb __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.