Yesterday morning, I nannied and came home just to take a three hour nap. I woke up feeling gross and tired. I think it was part of the end of a stressful week. I cried out to God and thanked him for his grace. I praised him with songs and declaring my heart to him. To carry me the rest of the way.
I kept thinking, I just need a dog here. Then boom! My friend texted me saying I could go hang with her dog and it took me a minute to decide if I should go, but I’m so glad I did. I fell asleep with her on the couch; I woke up to her asleep resting her head on my chest as I cuddle her side. It was reassurance. It was comfort. It was peace. I fell back asleep with a smile on my face.
Later, I woke up to my friend walking in around 5 and I felt fully refreshed, which is unusual.
I drive home with the sight of a beautiful and vivid orange sunrise. I decide I don’t need to go back to sleep and I should take this opportunity to reconnect with Jesus! I could feel his heart within mine. I got my cup of coffee, a blanket, my Bible, devotional, sticky notes, highlighters and pens. Sitting under the clear morning sky with the last of the morning moon watching over me.
My devotional spoke about taking a solitary path, making time alone with God my top priority again. To find my source of joy. (Joy is my favorite word – I have it as a tattoo – I love finding more meanings of the word:))
I looked up consistency in the Bible, (what I’ve been praying for) it took me to 1 Thessalonians.
Sorry its blurry, its the best I could do on my laptop haha
This matched with my devotional so perfectly and it spoke to me so much today. I thank God everyday for chasing after me with an open heart. I thank Him that he continues to know mine.
This was also another reminder that even when I don’t feel or see him working, He is!! its just so important to continue seeing him through His word and seek him throughout everything.
