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Wake up call.

I stayed up late the past two nights... past midnight. Yet, I woke before my alarm... approximately 6:30.

God called me to the couch... "Get out of bed, David. Spend a little time with me."
"I'll pray from bed, God..." I replied.
"You'll just fall back to sleep." said He.

I got up and made it to the couch after a little teeth cleaning and face washing. The time I spent was attempt at a quiet prayer... just repeat the name of Jesus when your mind starts to wander into unimportant things. The first morning, I felt God wanted me to remember that his ways are higher. It's okay that I don't understand them, and He doesn't need to explain them. I just need to trust them, and He is worthy of my trust." Though my day had quite violent storms, I remained at peace... in trust.

The second day (today), I didn't really get anything in the quiet prayer time. But I concluded the quiet time by opening the Bible randomly. The pages fell open to Psalm 27. Out of the peace of a freshly wakened state and 15 minutes of silent meditation on the name of Jesus, I felt especially equipped to absorb what I read. This is a new practice for me suggested by a friend. I had no intention of starting my day with it... But God had plans otherwise. Thanks Father.

David

(ps. you should take time to read Psalm 27... especially if combating temptation.)

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