Barren and Wasted?

Sometimes on a gloomy, rainy Friday, when the fatigue of the week has drained us, we feel that our life has been barren, wasted and unproductive.  A good night's sleep, a Saturday morning with the sun shining on the glistening grass and flowers, and reflection on the people in our lives, the little miracles that have brought us to where we are as well as the little miracles we have brought to pass in the lives of others, and the empty feeling gives way to rejoicing and gratitude. As Jesus speaks of the wheat and tares growing in the same field, so too in our souls, the moments of gloom abide with the moments of elation, joy, and satisfaction. We learn to live with both, but as we weed our gardens, we do have the power to control and even rid ourselves of these negative feelings by spending time with Jesus, either in the Scriptures, our own personal informal conversations with him, or simply sitting quietly with him in the shadow of the cross, or looking directly at it.
In the presence of Jesus, how can we even think for a minute that he would regard what we do as "a waste", for "all works to the good."? Weekends help us catch up on shopping, chores, and relaxation.  We look forward to them.  Included is also the Sabbath...a time for catching up and renewing ourselves with Jesus.  Let him help us eliminate the barren feelings and fill up the empty spaces with himself.
Bro. Rene