Emotional Emergency Savings Account

Do you have an emergency savings account? You know, a set aside portion of money to be used for emergency situations only?

Dave Ramsey, a financial guide and teacher for millions, says "there is no such thing as an emergency, there is just life." Life is full of emergencies (financially speaking), so it is wise for each one of us to be diligent to save a certain amount of money to be spent when needed (so that we don't get trapped by debt).

I think the same in true with our "emotional bank account." Too many of us push ourselves to the limit, skip out on basic spiritual practices, don't engage in deep and meaningful conversation, or give our minds a break from the constant messages we receive from an array of media inlets. We deplete our resources to a danger zone. When emotional emergencies come (bad news, hurt feelings, a tricky problem at work, an irritable friend, family member, co-worker or employee, etc.) we don't have any reserve to give what is necessary.

Don't let this happen to you. Spend time in the Word. Reflect on God's goodness in your life. Laugh. Have an interesting conversation with a friend. Be careful with your emotional output (as well as your input). Rest. Do things that energize you. Discover how God has wired you and give it your best. Then, when emergencies come...you will have an "emotional emergency savings account" to access.