TUESDAY, August 18
William Porcher DuBose
Psalm 121:4-5 Behold, he who keeps watch over Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep; the Lord himself watches over you; the Lord is your shade at your right hand.
Attention: Beloved Sheep
From: Israel
Re: Self care
Fellows of The Flock,
I’m wrestling with something. Turns out it’s me.
I don’t always take care of myself the way I should.
Maybe it’s old wiring. These parts are cut and spliced by experience, so I have quite a mess on my hands!
My system was overloaded for years. I shorted out often. I let my tank run bone dry more than once. I put oil in my washer fluid reservoir for years before realizing what I was doing.
I’m overhauling my system. I’m learning I don’t have to make decisions or take action as quickly as I once thought I did. I’m learning to give space for God to provide. I have been taking more naps.
How are you?
MOVING FORWARD: One of the practices of the Way of Love is rest. How will you engage in holy rest this week?
Ps [120], 121, 122, 123 * 124, 125, 126, [127] | Judges 18:1-15 | Acts 8:1-13 | John 5:30-47
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