“Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!” – Psalm 105:4 (ESV)
Some of us are constantly serving others, neglecting the rest and spiritual refreshment we desperately need. Did you forget that you have spiritual needs too?
Are you guilty of running around and taking care of everyone else except yourself?
Have you ever gotten so busy helping others that you forfeited your own vital time with God?
Be honest! Maybe you are feeling drained and you know it is because you are not taking care of your own spiritual needs.
It’s so easy to get distracted by other things that scream for your attention, but if your relationship with God suffers because you are helping everyone else, it will only be a matter of time before you run dry, lose all energy and passion, and have nothing more to offer.
David in this Psalm reveals to us the secret to his effectiveness as he served in many capacities in Israel during his reign. He was King, Prophet, Psalmist, General and so much more.
Be encouraged to keep serving the Lord and always be willing to work in His vineyard. Be faithful at whatever He has called you to do, but never get so busy that you forget your own spiritual needs and thus end up running dry of spiritual power.
Make your own spiritual life first priority. It is necessary if you are going to serve God and do His will for years to come. After all, you can only give what you have yourself. If you neglect time with the Lord, it will not be long until you have nothing left to give to anyone!
Take David’s words to heart. Never forget to “seek the Lord and His strength”!
PRAYER: Lord, help me not to neglect my spiritual life. My time with You is vital if I am to remain spiritually fresh and empowered to serve others. When life gets so busy that I think there is no time to spend with You, help me to refocus and reschedule my life so that my relationship with You remains my highest priority. And after I’ve been refreshed by Your Word and Your Presence, help me to minister the fullness of Your Spirit and Your love to those around me. I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.