Power Up

I ultilize a laptop for most of my computer work, which means it needs to be charged frequently. Now I have the original power cord, but occasionally when I plug it in to the computer I get the following warning: "The AC adaptor type cannot be determined. Your system will operate slower and the battery will not charge. Please connect a Dell adaptor for best system operation" So, I go check the connection and wiggle the little cord. Using my Ninja-like computer skills, I glare at the screen and eventually my computer is happy and the battery charges and we are good to go.

As a homeschool mom of two and an office manager in my husband's business, I often feel like I am operating slow and my battery isn't charging. These are the times that God nudges me to check my connection. It is so easy to let that time with Him become a lower priority. There are so many seemingly urgent, time-dependent things that need to be done. Yet, without that daily connection to Him, I am running down my batteries and eventually, the power is drained to zero and I am good for nothing.

At times I have tried alternative power sources: that cup of coffee in the morning, escaping into tv or books, or looking to friends. None of these things are wrong in and of themselves, but when we go to these things first, we are choosing an imitation power supply. Today I am asking Jesus to help me connect back with Him so I can power up. I want Him to show me things I can change that will help me operate better, whether it be scheduling, eating, exercise, quiet time etc. The truth is sometimes I don't always want to hear what He has to say. Sometimes I just want Him to wave a magic wand and fix things the way that I would like. Seems so much easier, but then I don't grow and He isn't glorified.

Dear Lord,
Please give me the desire and strength to seek you with all my might and to put into action the things you show me. Help me slow down enough to be still and hear you speak to me. Help me discern between the urgent and the important, the temporal and the eternal. I pray that today I would listen for your voice, rely on your wisdom and not lean on my own understanding. Lord I am praying for an authentic connection with You today. Power me up.
Amen