I went on a girls’ trip with my sisters last year, and we enjoyed some well-needed sister time. On the way to one of our excursions, we boarded a tour bus that read, “Unforgettable…the best rides of your life.” As I got onto the bus, I noticed that across the driver’s side was duct tape! Yes, Sisters, duct tape was holding our bus together! We made it to our destination, but I remember thinking, “Lord, please just get us there safely.” I must say that the ride really was unforgettable though!
It made me wonder, “How many times have we put duct tape on a situation to just make it through the day?” You know those days—you are running on almost no sleep, but there is so much to do and everyone is calling on you today for help. (And you can’t let them down.) You’re exhausted, but you push through to show up for everyone else—even when your body is telling you to rest. We know how to keep it moving even when we shouldn’t. Sisters, you are going through your day with duct tape, trying to make something happen and wearing yourself down in the process.
There is a reason our bodies tell us when to slow down. Whether or not we want to admit it, we do have limits physically. We have to learn how to be still and rest. There is a small, still voice that will direct our every step if we’ll just listen to it. Ask the Lord for a better strategy to accomplish whatever He wants you to accomplish each day, and then ask Him to accompany you throughout the day.
The Manna Chef 