Sleepy Head

We've all had those mornings. The ones where you don't want to get out of bed. Isn't it amazing how the body knows when you need extra rest; even on the mornings you have every intention and plan of getting up and out to a great and early start. But the body knows what it has need of; much like God knows.

My youngest sleeps in, as though not having a care in the world. And then there's adulthood... and we lose that ability. Yet as I thought about this post, I couldn't help but recall the reminder that God cares for the birds in the air and the lilies of the field... then hours later, a pastor referenced that verse.

No matter what we encounter in this life, if only we could keep at the forefront of our minds that God is watching over us. And yet, life so easily distracts and disrupts. It throws off the quality of our days and it certainly throws off our perception of reality and our attitude towards our circumstances. The worst of it, is that at the end of the day, you can't fall asleep. Even if your life depended on it.

Kinda makes you jealous towards the kiddo, doesn't it? Yeah... tell me about it.

Meanwhile, let's pray.

On this #youthPastorWednesday, pray for pastors whose days are disrupting their attitudes and actions towards life and ministry. Pray for those distraught and distressed by situations and circumstance that are keeping them up at night. Pray for the peace and calming effect of the Holy Spirit to fill their heart and mind. May worry, anxiety and fear be far from them; for that is not of God. Pray they would be given instead to a sound mind; confident in the work that God is doing within them as well as their ministry. May tonight be the first of many in their future, of sound sleep and a good rest.

That they would have all they have need of,
To do and complete the task set before them
For the glory of God
And the cause of Jesus Christ.

- PNC