God keeps giving Himself as long as we bring that into which He can pour Himself.  ~Alexander MacLaren

Once upon a time, a man named Joe inherited a house that sat alongside of a beautiful lake.  This house had a caretaker, who kept everything in top condition.  There was always a fire going in the fireplace, a cozy chair to sit by the fire, a stocked refrigerator, a super-comfortable, king-sized bed, made daily with fresh, soft linens.  It had everything he would need. 

Joe was a hard worker who spoke often of needing a break.  But he rarely took one.  He needed to get this done and that done before he could take a break.  If he took a break, his boss might think he wasn’t dedicated enough and then he might not get that promotion.

So Joe got more worn out and the house by the lake sat empty…