My bucket comes up empty

We are living through strange and difficult times and I am a bit depressed because I am going stir crazy at home. We were just seeing a relaxation of the corona restrictions, but there's been an increase in new cases in Victoria, so it's all been tightened again. 

I have had to help some family close to me who are depressed and it is depressing me too. I have been finding some time totally alone is helpful for me. No phone, no computer. I just walk down the back garden where there is a seat. I sit there and watch the clouds, listen to the birds and pray. 

The scriptures tell us that Jesus often took time away from the needs of the world to pray and recoup. He also encouraged His disciples to do the same. I see no reason why we shouldn't take some time out to recharge our batteries and commune with God and nature.

Does this mean that we are uncaring and selfish? you ask. No- Jesus cared deeply but knew that we need some time out to restore our equilibrium.  

If I don't take some time out, I won't be able to serve others and the LORD without losing my calm. Taking some time out is something I need to do or my bucket comes up empty...

© Glenys Robyn Hicks

And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. So they departed to a deserted place in the boat by themselves. Mark 6:31-44