How far can you drive your vehicle on empty? My husband would cringe at that question. His response would be, “Why would you let it run that low?” A fair question. I have no answers, at least not any that would explain it.

Quite frankly, I just don’t think about it. This is not new for me—in my younger years I was known to run out of gas frequently. Familiar with the walk of shame, I would endure the gas station attendant’s smirk as I walked that gallon gas can back to my vehicle.

True confession: there were times when I calculated in my head how many miles I could still drive when the needle read empty. How hard was it to instead pull into a gas station? Again, no words to defend my actions. Today, I googled it. I found a chart on the Road & Track website that tells you how many miles you can drive on empty by make and model. Yikes! This is dangerous information for me to have.

Help, I’ve Run Out of Me                                 

What about you? Are you running on empty—spiritually, physically, emotionally, mentally or perhaps relationally? What if there were an early warning system, much like the gas gauge, would you take action or simply push until you just couldn’t anymore?

Again, I would ask Paul’s question to me, “Why would you let it run that low?”

For today, I invite you to consider the following… “You often feel tired, not because you’ve done too much, but because you’ve done too little of what sparks a light in you.” -Alexander Den Heijer

Perhaps you’ve simply run out of chispa, that spark of hope and light that fuels our days. My prayer for you:

Heavenly Father, so many of us at times have run out of chispa—we lose track of what matters most. We get so busy “just doing” that we forget to refuel, to sit at your feet, and allow your Word to minister to us to be still and know that You are God.

Lord, for those reading, in search of passion for all things that honor and glorify You, I pray you give them a heavenly download—that they would sense your presence—that they would hear your whispers as you encourage them and lead them to their next best step. I pray they have the courage to walk in the impossible—only possible through You.

Have your way with our hearts, minds, and spirit Lord. Be Glorified! Amen

God’s will for us: I have come that they may have life and have it to the full. -John 10:10

Let’s stay connected. Admittedly running on empty—spiritually, physically, emotionally, mentally or perhaps relationally, is a big topic. How can I best support you? You can help me write my next article by sharing any questions or comments you have. Please accept my invitation to email me at CoachMaggie@calledtoaction.com. If you don’t mind and to help others as well, I’ll share your questions/comments and my response. We are better together!

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Maggie Sabatier-Smith

Columnist at Chispa Magazine

Passionate about living a life that matters and honoring God is what speaker, life coach, and author, Maggie Sabatier-Smith is known for. Her mission for herself and others is: You Matter. God said so. Do something about it! Which is why her famed tagline is so appropriate: #HelpingYouBeYou. Uniquely qualified, she has lived her own transformation story multiple times—often referring to herself as the Queen of Do-Overs. Cuban born, NYC raised, Maggie knows how to navigate through life changes. Coach Maggie believes in second chances not only for the pets she and her cowboy have rescued over the years, but also for men and women in transition. Active in prison ministry for more than fifteen years, Maggie is a dedicated mentor and teacher. Empty nesters, she and her husband, Paul, live in Central Florida.

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