How to Keep Your Tank Filled Instead of Running on Empty—Part Two

Jesus does not scold, judge, or reprimand people who come to Him empty. He does the opposite. In Matthew 11:28–30, He says: "If you're tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me. And I will give you rest." Not more to do. Rest. And He is not talking about physical rest—you can be physically rested and still feel empty inside. He is talking about rest for your soul.

Pastor Rick Warren opens this message by describing a two-day trip to Disneyland with his ten-year-old granddaughter Claire. He walked 9.2 miles the first day, over 30,000 steps. He was physically exhausted. But that had nothing to do with his emotional or spiritual state. The distinction matters: you can be physically tired without being spiritually empty, and you can be physically fit while emotionally or spiritually drained.

The three catalysts for real change

Nothing changes until you get dissatisfied with how you are feeling. Warren says he has observed over 42 years as a pastor that people really change for only three reasons: pain, perspective, and no other choice.