Woke Up Late

Rushing around this morning I was late getting out the door. Halfway through the day I stopped to ask myself and the Lord why I was so out of sorts. Immediately the thought came to me, “You didn’t take time with Me.”

I can’t even say I sit down with a hot cup and my bible. But I usually keep up a conversation with the Lord as I brush my teeth and prepare for the day. I pray over my loved ones and my work. I bring up any issue that is unsettled and ask Him for wisdom. For the last few weeks I have been busy and distracted. As I look back I can recognize the Holy Spirit’s nudging. As I sat down to check email and read the news I had the thought I should step away and talk to the Lord first. But I did not follow His leading and now I was reaping the effect.

Do you know someone who must eat every so often or they can’t function? Well, I was feeling like that spiritually. I had gone so long without drinking from His fountain that I wasn’t just thirsty and parched but also dizzy and confused. The good news about this is I didn’t have to stay that way.

Psalm 37:5-9 The Message (MSG)

5-6 Open up before GOD, keep nothing back;

he'll do whatever needs to be done:

He'll validate your life in the clear light of day

and stamp you with approval at high noon.

7 Quiet down before GOD,

be prayerful before him.

Don't bother with those who climb the ladder,

who elbow their way to the top.

8-9 Bridle your anger, trash your wrath,

cool your pipes—it only makes things worse.

Before long the crooks will be bankrupt;

GOD-investors will soon own the store.

Thank You, Lord, for graciously and gently leading me back to You. I realize that no matter what my good intentions are, I cannot do the important things on my own. I choose to believe that I can trust You to take care of everything in Your time and Your way. In Jesus name, amen.

Written by Mary M. Wilkins