Challenge: Knowing Him

I have a confession: I just didn’t want to do today.  There wasn’t anything specific that I was dreading.  No big challenge today.  I think I’m just tired.  It’s been a very busy, crazy six weeks, and this week my body has just wanted to shut down and not have to do anything.  Today included.

As I dragged my weary self into the shower this morning I continued my prayer time by asking the Lord for strength and energy.  Practically immediately – even before the request was fully formed in my mind – I knew the problem. 

My focus.

There has been much to do over the past few weeks, and the to-do list has been necessary.  But, that’s where my focus has been.  On the things I have had to do each day.  Not on the Lord Himself and the fact that everything I do is for Him anyway.

As I was getting dressed, the song “Knowing You” came up on our morning playlist.  The chorus just washed over me as I lifted it up to my Lord and Savior.

Knowing You, Jesus, knowing You

There is no greater thing

You’re my all, You’re the best

You’re my joy, my righteousness

And I love You, Lord

Knowing and interacting with Him intimately might not change the to-do list or the amount of energy it requires, but it will change my hunger to “do” each day.  Why?  Because my motive for completing each task will be to bring honor to Him. 

Just remembering that has washed away my weariness in ways no amount of physical rest could ever do.  And, yes, now I’m ready – day, here I come!