Nighttime slumber stills your body and mind and refuels you to awaken to another day. A blank canvas stretches out before you during sleep. Life shuts down and routines are forgotten. And then morning comes… will you awake to the possibilities or will slumber follow you throughout your day?
What do you miss while you are sleeping? Is your life focused on routines and what’s next on your calendar that you miss the reason that you were chosen to be here? Are you answering the call to be fully awake in your life?
I walk through many days, stumbling to take the next step and stretching my overtired body to fully reach my true calling. I move as if on auto pilot and somehow find myself at the end of the day uncertain as to how I got there. I miss out on life by not being fully present and wonder if there is more. I am challenging myself to pause, rewind if needed and be present for God’s presence. I pondered the here and now today while listening to this beautiful song by Casting Crowns, While You Were Sleeping-click on link. Be blessed while listening and hear God’s voice.
Be present for His presence! Walk each day in the light of God and shine for those around you. Allow your calendar to be filled with God’s agenda, not yours!
Blessings!
Mary
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One of my deepest prayers in this season of my life, full of change and uncertainty, is that I would learn to live “fully present”. I feel most days I walk through life unaware of the blessings all around me. I want Him and all that He has to offer to me. I want to be obedient to His will and what He has for me each day. Your words are beautiful and stir my hear. Thankful for you!
I am blessed by you and your words right here on my page. I am so thankful to call you friend and to share in this community with you. Much love!
I’m right here with you Mary, sitting in the reality that my days are over scheduled . I’ve got so much to do there’s no time for truly living. I talked with a friend this weekend about being more intentional with my time next year, going to God with my plans before I commit to anything. All this in hopes of reclaiming some much needed downtime with my family. I needed to read this today. Soul confirmation and perfect perspective checker. Thanks.
I am praying fervently for all that we find those God moments and soak them in to provide restoration and peace. Even if our focus can look toward Him in all rather than to the world, we would be off to a good start. May our busy be replaced with a calm that can only come from God. Blessed you stopped by, Lisha!
Hi Mary! The Casting Crowns video was just beautiful. I don’t want to ‘sleep walk’ through my life, or make my life so busy I can’t figure out what I’m supposed to be doing.
Your image and Scripture remind me of the sky this morning. It was so red! Such a blazing beginning to this holy day of the week.
May God lead you to your path with his gentle hands,
Ceil
Amen! may God lead us all to the chosen path and may we faithfully follow and honor Him in all we do. Praying that we see God throughout our day and thank Him for the gifts that He picked out for us. Blessings!
Spiritually, and physically, I have been a “watchman” for many years. Long before I truly knew the Lord I was the one who needed to know what was going on and around. I’ve never been filled with relaxation for many, many years. Always on guard. My life. And spiritually my dear ones that have been protected, b/c of my “watching” and approaching. You grabbed my attention on this. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing how this verse caught your attention. I know what it’s like to be a watchman because of the protective spirit that I hold onto but I pray we can be aware of what God needs for us to be aware of and let go of the rest. May you feel rest and relaxation this season of your life and rejoice when you see God in others. Blessings!
Mary, many days I am stumbling, thanks for your kind words and song. Blessings Diana
So blessed you stopped by and were encouraged. Praying that your stumbles turn into sure feet as you make your way in this season. Blessings!
So well said! “Let your day be filled with God’s agenda” Thank-you for sharing the song by Casting Crowns. I had not heard it before.
I am glad the song blessed you! Casting Crowns is one of my favorite groups.I pray that we may all defer our schedules to God’s and carry out His work to the best of our ability. Blessings!
I just love your picture! And always love your words. These are particularly soothing and peaceful for this Sunday morning. I am still relishing in having hubs home which is really helping me to stay to a slower pace. I love that we are seeking more of Him together. My cup is overflowing. It’s such a beautiful place to be. <3
Love you, friend.
xoxo
I am so happy for you and the renewed presence of God in your life. It is so beautiful to see and read about. The connection that we have made through this blogging community is such a blessing and your encouragement is such a gift. Blessings for a beautiful week.
Thanks for this message. I am really trying to work on refueling by allowing my self more rest and better nutrition. It is hard since I have ran in the fast lane for so long. I desire drinking in every second of where God allows me to serve with full intention. I’m stopping by from the Weekend Brew. Many blessings Mary!
I love hearing your heart’s desire and I will pray that God blesses all of us with the energy and strength to follow faithfully on the path He has chosen. Glad to see you from The Weekend Brew and please stop back next week when I will be hosting at The Weekend Brew. Blessings!
Hi Mary – oh boy, did your message hit home this week! I have been burning the midnight oil a lot lately and it’s catching up with me. “Only two more weeks until Christmas break” is my mantra, but after reading your words, it should be “go to bed, God will take care of your life.” Thank you for bringing life’s realities to the forefront and giving us all reason to stop and think about what we are doing! God bless you sister!
Hugs,
Karen
What a joy to see your beautiful face here at my blog home. Blessed by your wonderful affirmation and encouragement. Love you friend!
Hi
I am following you from The Weekend Brew. I love this Scripture. We do need to be actively watching for where God is leading us. I would love if you would link to Sunday Stillness.
http://www.janiscox.com/sunday-stillness-is-this-your-time-to-say-yes-to-god/
Blessings,
Janis
Blessed you stopped by, Janis! I did pop on over to your place and linked up! Thank you for the invite. It truly is a gift to be aware each day and to find God in your day. I am working hard on this and pray we all may experience God in our day. Blessings!
ah, yes … at the close of a way too frenetic week, your words are a sweet lullaby, Mary.
sleep in heavenly peace.
amen.
I pray that the new week allows some slowing down, peaceful moments just for you-God gifts! May we all sleep in heavenly peace but awake to all God has in store for us each day. Hugs and blessings!