And an itty-bitty towel, too

Lately, I've been having some emotional trouble. It's something I tend to fall into - something akin to the "martyr syndrome". You know, "Oh woe is me, nobody cares, I give and give and give and no one gives back, nobody loves me, blah blah blah." ;-) (Only it really DOES hurt when it's happening - I don't want to totally downplay that)

During one of my frequent entreaties to God, "Oh help God, it hurts, why doesn't anyone *really* care about me?" God spoke into my heart, "Why are you trying to swim in a thimble?"

"Huh?" was my well thought out and intelligent response. ;-)

"A thimble. That's all they can do, it's all they have to give, as with all people. Come swim in My waters. My neverending, deep pools. Waterfalls flowing, life giving, cleansing, forgiving, loving water. Swim, drink, immerse yourself and enjoy. They can't; I can."

Lord, help me to remember that the next time I try to dive into a thimble.