Rising While it is Yet Night

Confession time again.

Somedays I really struggle with the whole "rising while it is yet night" part of Proverbs 31.

I want to get up early. I like getting up early. I really enjoy my quiet times when I get up early. So, why the battle? Once again I know the answer. Warfare. (or sometimes - just maybe just laziness)

Solution... I just ask my Savior to wake me up. And when the eyes pop open with no intention of going back to sleep - I know I have just been tapped on the shoulder. Awesome. Overwhelming.

That happened today. Last night I made preparations for my "quiet time" this morning. Got the Bible and books all together. (Forgot the highlighter, pens and mechanical pencil - but gathered them when I got up this morning.)

6:00 a.m. (now I know that this is not early for some of you - but our alarm is set for about 6:30) Eyes wide open. I knew. I had an appointment and I did not want to miss it. Went down stairs to get the glass of tea. Had to find the reading glasses :) Began reading. There it was. The beautiful sunrise. Painted just for me this morning. And what a sunrise it was. Now, I know others may have seen it - but it was for me. Really.

Once again, I sat there wondering why there is ever a battle to get to the desk? It was truly a Divine appointment.

Sleep is good. ("He gives His beloved, sleep" Ps 127:2)

Rising while it is yet night is better. Much Better.

Thank you, Father.

Isaiah 50:4b "He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught."

Rising and

Holding On....

DeeDee