I'm starting to see a pattern here

I've been up well before the alarm the past two mornings. Like 4 a.m. before the alarm. Early. Dark.

And quiet.

After laying awake and checking email and such on my iPhone from under the covers yesterday morning, I got up about 4:30. So when my eyes popped open at 4:30 this morning, I went ahead and got up.

I've been feeling pushed for time. I don't feel busy--I just feel like there's something to be done every waking moment. I don't feel frantic--I just feel like there's lots to be done. I don't feel like things are sliding, just that they're all scheduled and need to be done when they need to be done.

This season of life is full. Not stuffed and bursting at the seams like too much turkey and pumpkin pie, just full.

So when I got up yesterday and found unexpected time to pray and work on writing Bible study, it felt like a gift. And so I wasn't too surprised when I rolled over to see the clock this morning.

(Okay, I'll admit that my first thought was "Really? 4:30? Again?" I got to worrying about not getting enough sleep, about running myself down, about not being rested. But then I thought "I'm awake. I feel awake. I don't feel sleepy. I'm ready to get up." So I did.)

And it's been another gift. An unexpected gift of time. Which is exactly what I was saying I'd like just the other day. 

God made time, and I figure he can stretch it, shrink it, or stop it as he sees fit. And if waking me up early to give me an extra hour or so each day is the way he's going to do it, I'm not going to complain. Cause complaining people stop getting gifts.

I'll let you know what time I wake up tomorrow...

Comments

[rhonda]

Complaining people stop getting gifts...cut straight through...ouch...and thanks:) Time to adjust the perspective!

[Karen]

Great timing for this post! I woke a little before 4am this morning. Like you, my first inclination was to think I hadn't got enough sleep. Will my body suffer from lack of sleep. Even though, I didn't feel instantly awake when I woke up this morning, I got up, put some coffee on, and was able to get a blog post done for today that needed to be done. I was able to read the Bible and something in particular stood out to me that goes along with something I've been pondering lately about our spiritual walk as Christians. I talked to Lord.

Like you, this is a very busy season for me. Lots of things to do. But it is a good season.

I am thankful for that extra little time this morning. And I wouldn't be surprised if I find myself waking up early again tomorrow. :)