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I am not usually awake at 4am, unless it involves a sick kiddo, and then I usually crawl back in bed as quickly as I can.
I LOVE MY SLEEP!
But tonight (or is it this morning) I’m just not sleeping. There is lots going on here and I know that’s part of why I’m awake. Except that it hasn’t happened like this before.
Like I said, I love my sleep!
So usually, when there is lots to think about, it takes me a long time to go to sleep. And usually, I don’t wake up until morning. Even when I’m ‘worried’ over something, I can still sleep.
I’ve been up for an hour and a half, and I’ve paid bills online and sorted through our desk, and unloaded and reloaded the dishwasher.
Oh, and I’ve been praying, too.
It’s actually quiet at 4am. And there is little chance of my little people waking up at this time. They are usually good sleepers (unless they aren’t feeling well). So, in the quiet, I have been able to think and pray about some things that need thinking and praying about.
I don’t plan to implement this as a permanent part of my quiet time with the Lord. I love talking with God, but He and I both know that when Mummy doesn’t sleep it’s not usually a pretty picture.
I was concerned about being awake now, especially since tomorrow is a big day at our church. We’ll have our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the afternoon and that can either be really boring or really stressful, depending on the general mood of the congregation. And I need to be AWAKE for that, NOT NOW!
But that is probably the very reason I’m awake, now that I think about it. This meeting needs to be bathed in prayer. We’ll be looking back at the year and looking forward to the new one. Making plans as God’s people, and hopefully because we’re listening to God’s voice.
And my husband, as Sr. Pastor, obviously feels the weight of such a meeting. We’ve had many new things going on this last year, as well as some serious conflict resolution that still leaves residual stresses to be dealt with. So, I’ve been praying for him. Stress can do bad things to ones body over time, and I’m praying God’s protection over him and his physical body, as well as for strength and discernment.
What am I doing sitting here blogging at 4:15 in the morning? The ladies probably understand. It’s part of how I process things. I usually need to talk or write things through to keep them straight in my head and actually catch what it is I’m working out in my head and heart.
But now that I have some direction in my mind, I think I’ll go back to praying. It’s probably time better spent at this exact moment.
Please be praying for our meeting tomorrow, and for my sweetie, too!
Good night! (or is it Good Morning?)
Blessings, ~SweetMummy
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