Thank you Lord for the dawning of a new day!
It was quiet when I slipped out of bed this morning at 4:55 AM. Charlie, my blonde lab, rustled up and sniffed my feet as I slipped out from underneath the covers and into my house shoes. I put on my fleece-lined pull-over jacket and ‘boggin, put on the coffee, fed Charlie and took him out. It was quiet outside, the city would awaken soon. We walked in the side yard and to the street in a brisk walk. There was a chill in the air, but not breezy, probably 30-something degrees.
The stars were still out and twinkling when I poured a cup of hot coffee, reflecting on events that have happened over the past year, recent past and in the last couple of weeks. As a friend says, “Life happens!” Sometimes it’s overwhelming, with all of the changes we have to face. Sometimes, the sun shines brightly, with a crystal clear blue sky, as it did yesterday. Sometimes, the clouds come, the cold wind blows with the chilly rain. But we know that God is with us. We know He’ll protect and guide us. We trust Him!
Meditation:
Quiet before the break of dawn,
Be still and listen to the Lord;
Come and dwell, renew within.
Fill with faith, hope love, and cleanse from sin.
Thank you God for peace and joy,
Unexpected blessings, abundant with Grace,
Praise to Thee, my Savior, Redeemer and Lord;
Empower, equip, sustain and strengthen us to do Your work
This day, a precious gift from above.
Through Christ our Lord we pray. Amen.
I’m not sure where you are at this station in life, with all its difficulties that we face - school, children, work, aging parents, care-giving, hard decisions to make, life-changing situations; remember that God is with you. He promised to be with you, no matter what happens. He
loves and cares for you!
May this day, you share His great Love with those whom you touch.
Prayer:
Free us Lord from the shackles that bind us.
Renew us within so we can share the Love of Jesus.
In whose Holy Name we pray. Amen
With appreciation to know you and serve with you,
Your friend,
Mark David Jackson
