I\u2019ve always been an early riser, with an inner alarm clock set for 5 a.m. sharp. It\u2019s truly a blessing, because the \u201cgiddy up\u201d gets me posting that day\u2019s blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s my heavenly assignment. And, for my early-bird readers — hopefully, they can enjoy their morning coffee with a fresh dose of encouragement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But here\u2019s my confession: by mid-afternoon, I\u2019m ready for a little power nap. Just twenty minutes of rest can do wonders for this eager writer\u2019s energy and focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s one thing to get sleepy in the natural — it\u2019s another to live sleepy in the spiritual. Too many of us are wandering through life in a half-groggy state. We\u2019re lulled into complacency, shrugging our shoulders with a \u201cwhatever will be, will be\u201d attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We tune out the news, shut off our phones, and sometimes even close our eyes to the pain around us. It\u2019s as if the enemy has slipped us a sedative, and we\u2019re too drowsy to notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s why I believe Heaven is sounding a wake-up call. Isaiah 60:1 shouts it loud: \u201cArise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.\u201d That\u2019s better than any double espresso! If we don\u2019t wake up and shine brighter, the darkness only gets darker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think about Jesus. The Gospels don\u2019t say much about Him napping — not because He didn\u2019t try, but because people always needed Him. His invitation to \u201cFollow Me\u201d wasn\u2019t a call to stay cozy under the covers. It was (and still is) a summons to get up, shake off the grogginess, and light up the world with His love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have a mission of love, kindness and encouragement to pass along!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, here\u2019s my prayer for today: Lord, thank You for waking us up. Give us boldness to shine, courage to love, and strength to be light in someone\u2019s darkness. May our lives be a refreshing drink for a thirsty soul. In Jesus\u2019 name, Amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feeling spiritually sleepy? The world needs us wide-eyed and shining. It\u2019s time to wake up and shine bright!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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