Sisters, today I want you to tune in to your body’s natural rhythm—and not the one that kicks into high gear when you hear your favorite song. I’m talking about that inner voice that directs your steps at the actual pace that comes naturally to you. You’re going to have to be very intentional in your listening, too. You see, we tend to wear ourselves out when we are not listening to what our bodies really need (the Presence of God, love, acceptance, rest, inspiration, nutrition, peace, reassurance, exercise, etc.). As women, we are wired to do many things well, and we tend to do them at a break-neck pace. But it’s not wise to constantly overload yourself. There is value to slowing down. Take your time, Sister!
Stop for a moment. Breathe. Listen. Your spirit will lead you. And for you deep sisters, I’m not talking about being moved by your flesh and yielding in directions that you know are contrary to where God is leading you (and to what His Word says). I’m talking about following your spirit because it desires to be intimately connected to your Father. Jesus said, “The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Mark 14:38) Your spirit knows how to line up with the Father even when your flesh wants to do its own thing, including causing you to take on more than what you were called to do. When you choose to listen to God’s voice, your spirit will lead you in right direction.
So, sisters, quit being so hard on yourself when you feel like you missed the mark. Who set the bar—you or God? We have a tendency to push ourselves before we even ask the Lord for guidance. Then, when we are exhausted, overwhelmed, and frustrated, we turn to Jesus for help. And He is so gracious that He picks us up and restores, replenishes, and revives us, even when we have not listened to Him at all. The Lord is right there waiting for us to turn our hearts back to Him.
The Manna Chef 