Fuel Tank

My philosophy on long road trips has always been one of trying to get as much mileage as possible before having to stop (at least when traveling alone.) I want my stops to be dictated by the fuel tank and not any biological reason. It's the principle of going as far as possible without interrupting the journey that I try to live by.

Physically I want to able to keep going as well and end up relying on my glycogen stores to provide endurance. The problems come if I don't fuel properly or fuel frequently. When this happens I am unable to take it up a notch or to repeat an action. It's the difference between a champion and a contender--one is able to sustain focused energy for longer periods of time because they have the right fuel.

There are many things I want to be as a man: patient, encouraging, wise, slow to speak, increasing in love, thoughtful, intentional with my words. I can see where God has been changing me to be this man even more, but there are still many times that I fall flat. At the end of the day (and my energy reserves) I can forget these admirable qualities that I desire and find myself at the opposite end of the spectrum. My personal fuel tank (driven by my capabilities) is now empty. What a difference it makes to know that God is ready to provide what's necessary to ensure that I stay focused on being a godly man. When I draw on my own energy stores I will find that I run out, but I am thankful that because of the work of the Holy Spirit in me I can continue to do what's right. It's not a lack of desire that causes me to fail--it's when I rely on what I am capable of doing instead of what God is doing in me that I fall short. 

I am forever grateful for His grace that covers me and fuels me to better living.