A rough morning.
I woke up at 3:30 and had to go to the bathroom. I had trouble going back to sleep. When that happens in the early morning hours, I have a tendency to start thinking, which usually leads to fear or worry. But I managed to simply spend a few minutes in prayer and eventually dozed back off…
…for an hour. At 4:50, I woke up again and had to go to the bathroom again. I had a lot of trouble falling back asleep. This time, I dozed off a couple of times, but never fully slept. And this time, the prayer did turn to fear and worry. I really hate mornings like these.
So this morning, I’m working hard (and only partially succeeding right now) to shift my focus off the fear and onto Jesus. My morning’s bible reading was in Mark 9 where Jesus reminded a little boy’s father: Everything is possible if you believe. And the man responded, “I do believe; help my unbelief.” This is my prayer for today, for this morning. I do believe, Jesus. Please help my unbelief. Free me from my fear and worry because most of the “what ifs” will never happen, and even if they do, God will not love me less, let me go, or throw me out. Amen and Amen!
Edit (8:36 am): Between writing this out, thinking about the op-ed question on Marla’s page, and spending lots more time with Jesus, I’m already feeling better. God is so good, and I don’t deserve his presence or blessing in my life! Boy am I glad he just pours Himself into me anyway!
As for the rest of life, yesterday wasn’t terribly exciting. I did a couple of loads of laundry. I ran some errands and stopped to visit with Karen for a bit (their nursery is too cute!). Then we had dinner, and Eric worked on priming his wall repairs and I crocheted a slipper. Now I just have to make a second one…Hopefully, I’ll get it done quickly!
^LOVE your new profle pic! Thanks for sharing your thoughts–I have been praying that same verse about overcoming unbelief these days. Prayed for us both just now.
You’re right…..and so is she. I’m glad the clouds are receding. Love.
@gsowell – smarty pants.
I am much better now. It is good to see how much more quickly my old sinful habits are defeated these days…spiritual progress is a beautiful thing!
Terri, you should definitely keep praying for Gail…we all know how much she needs it!
^yes you will. And I know it.^
^ppppbbbttttt!^
How are you now? Prayed again. I may NOT pray for Gail any more……..
^Terri’s right. Though she is not particularly tall and is of slight build, she has some monstrously large feet.
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^Tiny feet^ *sigh* yet another thing I was denied……
I’m so glad you’re better….I’ve been praying……
The slippers are for me, but as I have VERY little feet, they won’t take long anyway!
I thought we were going to see a picture of Karen’s actual nursery!
Sorry you had a rough night/morning, but I’m glad to hear it’s getting better already.
Who are the slippers for? (If it’s for Karen’s baby, I’d say it shouldn’t take too long!
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(((Love You)))
Hang in there, it’ll happen for you one way or the other!
Thanked God for you just now. Have a great day!
I love that father in the Mark passage. His plea is my plea! Help my unbelief!
And I have trouble going back to sleep if I wake up anytime after 3:00 AM. It’s like my mind jumps right into day time activity.
You’re right, Terri…it’s definitely better already! Thanks to you all for your encouragement…you’re the best!
praying for you this morning!
You’re too young to be going all night….what did you drink????
When I had mucho sleepless nights, prayer was often the answer….but sometimes Satan won and I stewed. Peace and contentment no matter what are not easy things, even though Paul states it so simply it SOUNDS easy.
You’re fine. God loves you and won’t let go of you, Eric loves you, your family loves you, your friends love you, and even people who’ve never even MET you love you and pray for you.(that would be me….)How blessed could you be? It’ll get better.
i had to lol at “crocheted a slipper” it just sounds funny. 🙂
those morning are rough. I completely understand, and can sympathize with you. hang in there.