I am writing this on the morning of July 4. The neighbors across the irrigation ditch behind us were shooting off fireworks and rockets until almost midnight. It will be even worse tonight on the actual July 4th holiday. They do this every year! They start two nights before and end one night after the holiday. My guess is that if asked what this holiday stands for, they will have no clue! (A recent poll showed that half of Americans have no idea what the July 4th Holiday celebrates.)
I am cranky. I don’t sleep well as it is, but to be in bed three hours with big booms sounding and the windows rattling every few minutes makes it even more difficult to rest. The only thing that will save my day from being off to a horrible start is spending time with the LORD. That is something I love to do.
David must have also been a “morning with the LORD” person. “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” [Psalm 5:3 NIV]
Thank you, LORD, for the privilege of spending time with you each morning. I know I can put all the griefs and desires of my heart before You and You will hear me and answer me. In you I will find my peace and strength for this day.
Amen&Amen