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What I say to you, I
say to all: Keep Awake. Mark 13:37 (NRSV)
Have you ever felt you have missed something when someone
said or did something that ultimately affected you? Did you feel as if you had
sleepwalked through an event?
During the season of Advent, we find ourselves having
certain realizations about God. The morning I wrote this I had to sleep in and
get some more rest before starting my day. Hubby had some business to take care
of. He couldn’t find out information he needed over the phone. He believed he
would have to drive all over town in order to find what he needed. As he
departed our home, I said a short, simple prayer. Shortly, he returned and told
me he discovered he could get what he needed at a neighborhood store. I
automatically praised and thanked God. He asked me what I was doing and I told
him. He relaxed a bit and smiled. God is present for us in times we don’t think
about. Because of this experience, I am aware that God hears all our prayers
and chooses to act on our requests as He sees fit, always in our best
interests.
May we all try to be more awake to God during this season as
we prepare to celebrate Christ’s birth?
Oh Yes! I find myself praying much more often during the Christmas season as I try to accomplish so much in such a short amount of time...and every year it seems to be the same. You'd think I'd learn? But God is always faithful and right on time. He seems to understand my Christmas heart, even when it does seem to be a bit stressed and disorganized. So thankful for His love and compassion.
ReplyDeletePam: I, also, have found myself praying more. Most of my personal prayers have been seeking forgiveness for my impatience.
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