Power Outage

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This note came to me from one of my best friends, Susan H., after having been without electricity due to summer thunderstorms this past week:


Power outage - No electricity. I don't know about you but I am not exactly sure what todo with myself when the power is out. I try to read and relax with a day free fromnormal life duties but for whatever reason I seem to be full of nervous energy. I am unfocused,
unorganized and generally unproductive when thepower is out. Then, without notice, wham! Thepower is on and I feel energized, restored, life isagain full of possibilities. This scenario parallels tomy life and attitude when I get away from the Word,worship and prayer. It is always so renewing when Iam again made aware of His presence and powerin my life. Thank God! The power is on! 






How about you?  Do you feel that holy tension inside of you when you (for whatever reason) find yourself away from the power source of God's mercy and love?  Prayer and worship have a calming effect on us. . . powerful calming endorphins are created in our brains when we are plugged into God's love, just like snuggling close to the father's chest and receiving comfort and care.  When do you find yourself most anxious in life?  Examine your prayer practices during those moments. . . are you engaged or distant?  


Take some time to plug in each day!  


Thanks Susan for this metaphor for our spirit!


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