Filling Your Tank

Luke 10:39-41 She (Martha) had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by the preparations that had to be made... "Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."

Revelation 3:20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.

Oh, I did it again... I emptied my tank! I can just imagine God patiently waiting for me, watching me, as I run here and there, being busy. Yes, over the past month I've truly tried to spend time with Him daily, but I have to admit that many days it was not the quality time He deserves. Time with Him was squeezed out of my day and my tank slowly emptied. Those Martha tendencies have a funny way of creeping up on you when you are in a season of busyness. Even when your season of busyness is filled with blessings. However, today, I chose to be a Mary. I carved out purposeful quiet time with God... and it felt so good to have my tank being filled again. Filled in such a way as only He can do. Filled with His Word, His Presence, and His Love.

Our Father in Heaven loves us and He wants to spend time with us. Jesus is knocking... I pray that I stop to open the door. Even when I am busy, busy, busy behind the door. I pray that I stop what I am doing, throw open the door, and sit down and eat with Him, savoring whatever He may be feeding me that day. I hope to not miss a "meal" that would fill me up and nourish me as only He can.

Sit at His feet. Open the door. Fill your tank. Even when you are busy.

Dear Heavenly Father, I am thankful You are patient with me. It is so much easier to spend time with You when I am not in a busy season. LORD, when the busy seasons come, teach me to keep my time with You as the center of my day. I want to keep my tank full to the point of overflowing with Your Presence. I want to sit at Your table each day and be filled with Your Word and Your love.  I pray this all in Jesus' name, Amen.