good morning
"good morning, sunshine." my mom has greeted me this way each morning for as long as i can remember. although these thoughts i am compiling as the sky is dark, the stars are out, and the day is finishing, morning is in my heart. let me attempt to explain.
it feels as if i'm waking up. i roll over in my bed and the time on the clock comes into focus. it's early, but i have no reason to get up. i turn back around and drift in and out of consciousness. the sun begins to peer through my curtains and taps me on my shoulder. this time, i don't dismiss it, i let it wake me. i rub the sleep from my eyes and watch the color change outside my window, orange to pink to blue. it's beautiful. the sun is overcoming the darkness and radiating its glory. i watch in awe as if i'm seeing it for the first time.
half of my covers are on the floor. my curls are swirling all over my head. i lay in the sunshine a bit longer and stretch...i love that feeling. there is no hurry; no urgency to get moving. perhaps i'll pick up my book or go to the kitchen to make chocolate chip pancakes. an early run or maybe a shower? better yet, i will just roll over and enjoy this moment a little longer. the entire day lies before me. it is full of unknowns and what if's. no need to worry about the holes or the questions. i have nothing hidden or unattended. whatever comes, He is in control.
i am surrendered. i am rested. i am at peace.
this whole idea is funny to me because i didn't know i was asleep...
i didn't realize i was living in a reality i had created for myself. it wasn't wrong. it could have happened, but now it won't. i am thankful it was just a dream. i am thankful, though a part of my story, it is behind me now. and although my circumstances haven't changed in the past few months
and everything around me looks the same,
i am more alive than ever. it feels good.
i wrote a post a while back about being held in the dark. i would have given anything at that time to see the light of day.
but you can't hurry the Son. He won't be forced.
sometimes you have to tread through the darkness
until you can dance in His light.
good morning? good morning indeed.
will reap with songs of joy.
[psalm 126:5]
it feels as if i'm waking up. i roll over in my bed and the time on the clock comes into focus. it's early, but i have no reason to get up. i turn back around and drift in and out of consciousness. the sun begins to peer through my curtains and taps me on my shoulder. this time, i don't dismiss it, i let it wake me. i rub the sleep from my eyes and watch the color change outside my window, orange to pink to blue. it's beautiful. the sun is overcoming the darkness and radiating its glory. i watch in awe as if i'm seeing it for the first time.
half of my covers are on the floor. my curls are swirling all over my head. i lay in the sunshine a bit longer and stretch...i love that feeling. there is no hurry; no urgency to get moving. perhaps i'll pick up my book or go to the kitchen to make chocolate chip pancakes. an early run or maybe a shower? better yet, i will just roll over and enjoy this moment a little longer. the entire day lies before me. it is full of unknowns and what if's. no need to worry about the holes or the questions. i have nothing hidden or unattended. whatever comes, He is in control.
i am surrendered. i am rested. i am at peace.
this whole idea is funny to me because i didn't know i was asleep...
i didn't realize i was living in a reality i had created for myself. it wasn't wrong. it could have happened, but now it won't. i am thankful it was just a dream. i am thankful, though a part of my story, it is behind me now. and although my circumstances haven't changed in the past few months
and everything around me looks the same,
i am more alive than ever. it feels good.
i wrote a post a while back about being held in the dark. i would have given anything at that time to see the light of day.
but you can't hurry the Son. He won't be forced.
sometimes you have to tread through the darkness
until you can dance in His light.
good morning? good morning indeed.
"this is the day that He has made.
i will rejoice and be glad in it.
[psalm 118:4]
those who sow in tears i will rejoice and be glad in it.
[psalm 118:4]
will reap with songs of joy.
[psalm 126:5]
posted by jill m at 8:01 PM
3 Comments:
nice Word at the end! Yeah for chocolate chip pancakes!
ha! i got that from a certain, special someone :) and yes...good times in the kitchen with you!
jill you are amazing!!
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