There are many things I could use a break from, but the one that I need and desire a break from the most is myself or my mind to be specific. My mind never stops. It is always off and running toward things I could do without. So much so that it leaves me spent and exhausted a lot of the time.
I have grappled with this for a long time. I do have times, though not many, that I receive a reprieve. How I long for these times. My mind is constantly looking for things to do, people to help, places to go and ways to better myself and those around me. I take way to much on then become angry when I don’t have time to finish the tasks. Angry when someone should ask about a commitment that I signed up for. How silly is that? I did this to myself, but get angry at others. Actually, I’m angry at myself yet it can come out as anger toward another. This cycle of madness has continued on even after knowing and seeing the outcome from this malady.
The mind is a funny thing and can take a life of it’s own if not disciplined. Obviously, mine needs disciplined and quickly. The things I commit to seem good things and they are, but the time involved to accomplish them can only go so far, then here I am with another blown commitment. I can rant and rave, kick and scream or vent in any other way, but the problem lies within, with me. So, a much needed break is desired, at least once a week if not daily.
The answer to this dilemma is quite simple. I have problem solved before using the answer I will give you and like magic – accomplished. My issue is consistency and leaving it in the hands of another. The other is God. He takes my mind and all it’s problems and gives me peace in place of confusion if I let Him. Again, the problem is me. If I don’t take time and spend with Him then I begin to captain my own boat alone and havoc breaks out – every time.
The answer? Spend time with Him daily, read the Word, be grateful and tell Him, talk about Him with whoever I can, pray, memorize scripture, tell Him my issues and repeat. One more thing, but it is major. Listen for His voice and obey. If I do this, I accomplish so much and am rejuvenated by His Spirit.
So, the much needed break from my mind I will be taking again and sitting at the feet of my Father to be filled by Him.
When God Speaks 
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