My God Time

Each morning, I get up while it's still dark.

I get my coffee, do my workout, & have my 'God Time' where I pray, study Scripture, reflect, listen, journal, & end with listening to worship music while I start getting ready for the day.

I've done it now for over 30 years.

I've memorized countless verses, felt the loving conviction of the Holy Spirit, grown, healed, stumbled, cried, repented, rejoiced, pleaded for others, found peace during troubled times, felt held, understood, & chosen.

I've prepared lessons & even created devotionals.

I've pondered, 'Why?'

I've praised His faithfulness.

I've shared many of these times while nursing my babies or with one cuddled beside me.

I've guarded this time during chaos, sleep deprivation, & pain.

Multiple people have said or asked me,

"How do you have the relationship you do with Him after all you've gone through? "

"How can you still trust Him like you do?"

"How do you know so much Scripture & historical background? "

Because...

He is who He says He is!

For much of my life, He was my only parent, my only safe place, my only protector, my only mentor/guide.

He's shown up when others didn't.

He's had my back.

He's brought me comfort & peace.

He's helped me overcome what was meant to destroy me.

I'm here because He has had a plan for me all along.

There's no other explanation.

Statistics would say all the worst case scenarios.

But God. But my Jesus.

He pulled me from a pit.

He has been my parent, my husband, my protector, my defender, my rock, my refuge, my strong tower, my safe place, my peace, my home.

He's given me wisdom & discernment at times that are beyond the natural.

He's corrected me when I let the enemy use my wounds deceive me.

But through it all, He's been right here with me.

So every morning, I meet with my Abba. In the quiet place. Just us & coffee.

#OvercomersInHim