Every Morning
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23
Sleep for seniors does not always come easily, well, at least for me it doesn’t. I remember surrendering to sleep (around 12:45AM) after praying something like this last night, “Father, please protect my family, dear friends and me from any evil this night and give us rest.” When I drifted off, I felt immersed in love. At 4:30AM my alarm sounded and I felt deep joy in my heart. How did that happen? Sarah Young’s devotion for this morning spoke volumes. How did she know I needed this?
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Faithful God, Morning by morning You awaken me and open my understanding to Your will. Thank You for always being mindful of me. It’s comforting to know that You never sleep, so You’re able to watch over me while I am sleeping. Then, when I wake up, You are still with me. As I become increasingly aware of Your Presence, You help me become more alert—combing out the tangles in my sleepy thoughts. I respond to Your love-call by drawing near to You. I love to spend time enjoying Your Presence and nourishing my soul with Your Word.
I’ve found that time devoted to You blesses and strengthens me immensely. You open my understanding to Your Word—enabling me to comprehend Scripture better and apply it to my life. Please help me discern Your will clearly as I make plans for this day. When I walk alongside You, seeking to do Your will, You empower me to handle whatever comes my way.
Lord, teach me how to trust in You at all times—in all circumstances. AMEN.
Isaiah 50:4; Psalm 139:17-18
James 4:8; Psalm 62:8
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God, in His loving vigilance over us knows precisely what we need and when we need it. If we are in step with Him, we probably won’t miss hearing those gentle nudges or that little whisper in our ear, “Don’t worry! I’ve got you covered.” Allow Him to make your day.