MORNING MERCIES
Today's reading: Isaiah 45-50

"The Sovereign Lord has given me his words of wisdom, so that I know what to say to all these weary ones. Morning by morning he wakens me and opens my understanding to his will." Isaiah 50:4 NLT

I don't know about you, but throughout my day, I meet a lot of weary people.

Folks who are worn out from enduring the trials of life.

People who spend their energies seeking worthless things.

Men and women who are exhausted from attempting to carry things in their hearts never intended for them to carry.

All ages scurrying about, looking under every rock and behind every tree for the meaning of their life--in a pocket version, they can pick up as they speed down the drive-thru lane and all at a clearance price.

People are weary. And if you spend any time at all watching them, you'll soon tire yourself.

If my few minutes in God's Word and in His presence each morning will allow me compassion, love and patience with them, I believe it's worth it.

If what I read I can share, it's worth getting up a few minutes early.

If what He speaks to my heart will correct my path and allow me to see another's needs more clearly, it's worth getting up a few minutes early.

If the peace He gives me from pausing in His presence can be shared with one of these weary souls, it's worth getting up a few minutes early.

It's two-fold, I benefit and the people He places in my path benefit. It's a win-win situation!