• It’s a real feeling, and yes, it hits all of us from time to time…

This can come from a variety of things in our lives;

• Physical exhaustion (too much work, lack of sleep)
• Stress
• Depression
• Career/Social pressure
• Sometimes, just dealing with people… (people will wear you out!)

But what if it’s something else…

• How’s your spiritual life?
• Sometimes when we hit that wall, it’s really a spiritual drain

I personally believe we are built a lot like rechargeable batteries…

• When we are fully charged, we’re ready to go full steam…
• But, then everything we encounter drains a little from us
• And all of those “little drains”, has a cumulative effect
• And pretty soon, we’re running on empty…

And when you get that “running on empty” feeling, you will try anything to get recharged…

• Exercise (nothing wrong with that)…
• Sleep (you could probably use a few more zzz’s)…
• Food (well… you got to eat!)…
• Going out having fun with friends (you should go have some fun!!)…

While all of those things may make you feel a little better and energized…

• They can all leave you “running on empty”
• So, what’s the answer?

James 4:8 says it best:

“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”

• You have to get the Spiritual batteries back in the charger!!
• You have to get you some real Jesus time!!

Jesus has the answer (don’t He always!!)

• Break away from all the stuff in your life…
• Schedule in time for prayer, reading The Word, and worship
• Go to church…
• Fellowship with Christians…
• Don’t make this a chore or burden…
• Do it because you want to, because you need to…

Don’t take my word for it… listen to Jesus!!

• I want to share this verse from The Message Bible
• I needed it this week, and I believe you do to…