I Think I'll Follow Jesus' Lead

So it's been a solid week since i've hit this up.  It was a week filled with finishing a major project that was absolutely a blast!  It was the first major thing i have done in awhile, it was refreshing, stretching and really just fun to do.  It took a lot time and energy though.  I have found that when i've gotten home these last couple of days, i've hit the couch and taken a healthy nap.  So here's the deal, short and sweet.  After Jesus did some major stuff, he rested.  We find him often retreating to re-energize and prepare for the next thing.  I think i'll follow Jesus' lead on this.  My nights for this week i think will be refreshing for me, doing some mundane things (even though i missed the cardinals game tonight) that allow me to step back and re-energize myself.  Hear me out though, im still full in during the day.  I'm not burnt or dragging.  This hasn't kicked my butt and that's why i need some refreshment.  For the first time i'm taking the initiative to keep myself healthy and in the game.  I need to top of my tank.  This is a new concept for me usually i wait until i have nothing left to give, now, with initiative im going to quickly be able to offer my best again.  Are you doing this in your life, or are you in the habit of draining completely before refilling.  My wife has this annoying dad like statement she always uses regarding her car and the amount of gas she puts in it....it goes something like this.  "The car runs just the same on a full tank as it does an empty tank, so keep it full in case you need it."  She really is from Nebraska ha!  She has a point though, we can often make it just the same when we are almost fully empty but we risk waking up one day with nothing left.  This week i wont be waking up with nothing left and from the last couple evenings...i wont be waking up often HA!  On a side note, Perry Noble will be at our all-staff meeting tomm. so be looking for some great insight into getting to see one of my favorite up and coming pastors!