It’s Monday night. Henry is not home yet. The kids are asleep. The house is quiet. Still.
Today was weird for me. I was very busy. I ran a lot of errands and felt like I would never get it all done. But instead of feeling stressed, I felt full.
Typically when I’m in the car without kids I listen to CSPAN, NPR, or WAMU. I crave listening to people over the age of six talk. Most times I don’t care what they’re talking about, just that it’s adult conversation (although I’ve noticed even adults pout, bicker, and have bad attitudes when they don’t get their way).
Today it felt like a distraction. I’d had adult conversation all weekend. I was full.
This might sound strange, but I almost craved a sermon. Perhaps because I listened to them all weekend. Or perhaps because the Spirit in me craved to hear the Word of God.
I woke this morning and prayed God would fill me with His spirit. That I would live the day in His strength and not my own.
And I was filled.
Not in a gushing, bigger-than-life, Stan Lee type of way, but throughout the day I realized I felt full.
Even though I ran from store to store, hurrying as fast as my little Jeep could take me, my soul was still.
I didn’t need empty words, empty music, or empty calories.
Because my spirit is satisfied.
I pray Tuesday is just as full.
*email me if you have no idea what I mean by this post and want to know more.
(c) 2016 Leighann Marquiss
Comments (6)
You are so blessed! Praying for MANY more full days 🙂
You have lead me to pray this prayer today… I want to be FULL!
You reminded me of that little song…”Fill my cup Lord….fill it up Lord….” I like that little song…and I liked this post.
I am so glad that you had that time away and that you were so blessed.
I hope you have many more days like that.
Love, Linda
How wonderful to live in God’s presence…freeing, fulfilling, FUN!
nothing like it…being filled with Him! thanks for sharing!
Well said! I know what you mean and it’s a wonderful feeling.
Beverly – Ohio