Good morning God, it’s me again. Thank You for waking me up once again to see another day. I know so many recently who didn’t get that privilege and I pray for their families who now will have to learn to navigate their lives without those loved ones by their side. I know their heartache as I remember my own losses of family and friends along this journey of life until death. Yet I’m grateful that I also know the grave is not our final destination but heaven is. This is why I hold fast to that promise that Jesus paid the price for us at Calvary and is preparing a place for us too. So soon we will see those loved ones again and oh what a reunion day that will be. Until then we will hold their memories close to our hearts and pray, even so, Lord Jesus, come.
It’s a beautiful morning, God, and I’m thankful to be blessed with friends that I can go visit in another state for a little weekend getaway. Even though I tossed and turned throughout the night, searching to find a comfortable position for my aching body and trying to settle my mind that seemed to wander and worry, I finally fell asleep in Your peace that passes all understanding. So I’m grateful I get to open my eyes one more day to Your incredible creation. Though the weatherman warned us of the storms that rolled through the midnight hours, I got to wake up safe and sound in a warm bed, hearing the melodies of all the little birds singing outside my window. As I look across the field I get to see a herd of deer grazing on the new spring grass, never worried where their next meal will be found, just knowing they will be also cared for by You. As I begin to count how many I see, one little buck catches my eyes as he seems to be nodding his head up and down to also be saying “Good morning God.” Then suddenly another young deer joins him and they go bucking and dancing across the meadow.
As I behold the splendor and beauty of the things You have made, I am grateful that I am fearfully and wonderfully made also. So I thank You for letting me see the beauty of this day and for reminding me that You care for us all.
As I turn in my Bible to read “As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, Oh God.” – Psalm 42:1 Though I got to wake up in a peaceful place this morning I realize some people did not. So I pause to pray for those who didn’t see the deer dancing or the birds singing. I pray for those who may not have had a soft pillow to lie down on or even a roof over their head. I pray for those who may have woken up in a place of chaos and despair. I pray that they find You, the Peace Speaker and I pray peace into their lives. I pray for those who wake up searching for their next high, not realizing that there’s no greater high than feeling Your arms wrapped around them each day. I pray for those who have hard decisions to make and for those who just don’t know how they can make it through another day. Lord, I know You love and care for them just like You love and care for me. I know You have great plans for our lives if we can only wake up and see that we need You more than anything else or anyone else. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”- Jeremiah 29:11 So as I get up to make myself a cup of coffee and enjoy another day, I just want to say, Good morning, God. Thank You for opening my eyes. May not only my physical man wake up with renewed strength but may my spiritual man also wake up to see the beauty of each day I am given. May I see others through Your eyes and may I be willing to be Your hands and feet today. May I look for those who need encouragement and may my words be kind and sweet like honey to their souls. May I show care and compassion like You do, so when it is time for me to lay my head down to sleep tonight I will do so in peace and safety and be grateful that You woke me up one more day.
