Erik was gone last night at an overnight planning meeting for summer camp. I absolutely detest being by myself through the night. I usually do not go to sleep because I am so fearful of something awful happening. When Erik isn't home, I watch T.V. with my cell phone, home phone, Bible, and laptop by my side until about 4:00 am, when my body finally gives out. I am obviously exhausted the following day. Last night before I settled into bed for a night of no sleep, I opened up my Bible and read Psalm 3, and when I got to verse 5, I had to smile. "I lie down and sleep; I wake again because the Lord sustains me." It was the perfect verse for the perfect time. For the first time in over 8 years of marriage, I was able to sleep without Erik being home. God gave me peace and assurance that He was watching me and protecting me from the "bad guys.".
Then, I read Psalm 5:3 "I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation".
*My parent's house needs to sell quickly, and for a price that meets their needs. I know the market is terrible, but God owns the market, and he can work in ways that are abnormal.
*My baby nephew Blake and my baby cousin Wyatt need God to touch them in a physical way.
So I brought my requests to God, and now I wait in expectation.
4 comments:
You are too funny. I am totally like you when it comes to sleeping alone. I think it is because we shared rooms with our siblings for so long. Thank you for keeping Wyatt on your mind. We need all the prayer we can get. I know everthing will be fine because we have Jesus in our boat!
I'm glad you got some sleep. I don't like it when Chris is gone either. I know my mom use to stay up really late cleaning or doing whatever until she was so tired and finally went to bed. Thanks for those verses!
I have been praying for Blake and now I will keep Wyatt in my prayers.
Prayers for your parents, blake and wyatt. God's timing is always perfect.
haha sorry for scaring you on wednesday bethany. but i'm glad you made it through the night without pastor erik!!
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