I am not a coffee drinker, but everyone in my family enjoys that first cup in the morning. Some of them even claim, they just cannot function until the “morning cup o’ joe” gets them moving. Other folks lounge and stretch in bed before even thinking of rolling out of bed.  Some remain in bed to read their ipad or assorted devices containing the news.  So many different morning routines that we insist are necessary before we can REALLY be up and ready for our day to begin.

        The REAL NEWS is that God was never asleep.  He never left you.  He did not dose off while you were in dreamland.  He does not need to hop in the shower to “wake up” before His day begins.  He does not stumble to the coffee maker and wince at all that needs to be done in His day ahead.  I am praising you Heavenly Father that you have not for one milli-second left me. As you are watching over me with so much unconditional love, you are not distracted with a morning ritual you must complete.

        Good morning, dear friends and family.  Hear the good news.  Our sweet Jesus watches over your rest and is smiling as you waken, waiting for you to acknowledge His goodness.  Thank Him for your rest and know He will be guiding your path through the day. Take Him with you.  Honor His goodness.  Consume your caffeine if you must, but your first waking moments should be you uttering, “Thank you God, for my rest and thank you for not leaving me.  I will praise you through my day!” Yawn, stretch, enjoy your coffee, but appreciate the gift of life and THE GIVER!”

Jill