Sometimes you just need to take a nap. Now that our grandson is living with us, we have learned to love sneaking some time under the covers in the middle of the day. Those Spaniards who relish the siesta really know the secret. Taking a mid-day nap makes a huge difference. Fueling your faith starts with repairing your frazzled soul.

Here’s the thing that makes no sense to me, but is really a proven fact: When life is crazy busy, and I am overwhelmed, the best thing I can do is to push the pause button and slow down.

It’s not my instinct to do less, but when I slow down, I never regret it. The important thing is to not just sit in front of the television all day mindlessly becoming a coach potato and eating junk food. That doesn’t help.

I can refuel my empty soul and reignite my faith if I fill up my free time with life-giving enjoyment.

How about you? Are you running on empty and forgetting to take care of yourself? Maybe you are so busy taking care of everyone else that you’ve forgotten to put on the oxygen mask first.

This past week, God reminded me of a few simple steps I can take to fuel my faith, and I thought I’d share them in case you are lacking inspiration and need a little spark to get you started.

4 Things Fueling My Faith Right Now

Sacred Rest

I’ve slowly been reading through Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith’s life-changing book Sacred Rest. Learning about the 7 types of rest she unpacks in her book has helped me make significant changes in my life so that I can renew my energy and restore my sanity during a crazy season. I’m learning I need to carve out time out to rest even in the midst of this very crazy busy season. Without rest, I will simply not thrive.

Song

Yesterday, I was driving home from a doctor’s appointment with the radio on, and Moriah Peters reminded me that I don’t need to know what is next because God is with me every step. I was smiling and singing along one minute, and then I cried the ugly cry. I don’t know what’s next, but I can look back and see ten thousand reasons to trust He is working all things for good. Sometimes you have to sing the words and keep taking steps forward before y0u know how God is going to part the waters and make a way through the dark sea of discouragement. I’m sharing my Spotify playlist with you to help you raise a hallelujah wherever you are standing today:

Sisters

I’ve been hunkered down at home trying to put out fires for months, but this past week my friends lured me out of hiding and showered me with birthday love (My actual birthday was last month, but it’s never too late to celebrate!). When you make room to listen to your friends, you realize you are not alone in the struggle. I came home so encouraged, and I”ve decided I need to set aside time for more coffee dates to renew my soul. (Note: I actually don’t drink coffee. I am a fan of a good cup of tea instead. I hope we can still be friends!).

Scripture

Recently, I pulled my copy of Daily Light on the Daily Path off the bookshelf and put it on my nightstand. Every morning, when the alarm rings, I remind myself “Word before world,” and I pick up that sweet book and read the daily reading — which is basically just a collection of Scriptures centered on the same theme. Yesterday, I opened up the morning reading and started my day with Job 23:10: “But He knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold.”

Need more inspiration to fuel your faith? I’ve created a one-page printable to help you FUEL your quiet time. This simple 4-step format will help you focus in on one verse and see God’s Word come alive in your heart. Sign up today as a member of the Wildfire Faith Community and  grab a copy in our Faith Fuel Library.

When we are intentional about re-filling our spiritual tanks we will burn brightly for Jesus. The watching world will wonder where we get our spark, and we can share we’ve got the joy, joy, joy of Jesus down in our hearts to stay. Never let the fire go out, friends.

Stay fueled and aflame for your Savior.

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