Friday, May 27, 2011

Awakened in the Night...



By day the Lord directs His love,
at night His song is with me -
a prayer to the God of my life.
Psalm 42:8

 
I was awakened in the night. It was a little past 3:00AM and I couldn't go back to sleep. There was a lot on my mind, making my head feel heavy on the pillow. Thoughts of my boys, the church, women's ministries, the upcoming conference...and back to my boys; around and around it went until I decided to pray. "What is it Lord, why am I thinking about all these things. Why does my mind and heart feel so heavy with cares?" I attempted to give them to Him, but the weight of them kept falling back on me. "Lord, I am casting my cares on you, for you care for me. That is what Your word says, and I believe it. So why are these cares not going away?"

I got out of bed and walked around a little - into the kitchen, the living room, then sat down in a chair. I know if God is not taking these things from me there must be a reason, so I asked Him. "Lord, what is it, what am I supposed to do? I'm tired and I want to go to bed! I have meetings in the morning and don't want to be a zombie." It doesn't take much to make me a zombie. Then I felt the need to pray. Not pray to go to sleep, not to take away my cares, but pray for my boys and the people on my heart. To also pray for my church and the women who attend Bible study there...the up coming conference, and God's will to be done.

As I prayed the heaviness lifted, and the tears began to flow. I got it! He woke me up. He wanted me to pray. In the quiet of the night, with no one else around, He lit a candle in the darkness with His presence, and I joined Him in the night watch. When I went back to bed, there was a sense of peace; He was in control...I left my cares with Him and He held them safely through the night.
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12 comments:

  1. amy @ Life in Pink Hi-TopsMay 28, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    As I read your post I was reminded of Habakkuk 2:1, "I will stand upon my watch, and set myself upon the tower, and will watch and see what He will say to me...." Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  2. Nikki (Sarah)May 28, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    I loved this...especially "He lit a candle in the darkness with His presence, and I joined Him in the night watch." .your post really touched me

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  3. CharlotteMay 28, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Wow, Charlotte, what a blessing to read this post today. I know you are proud of your boys. God bless them, and God bless you as you shine your light in this dark world.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

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  4. ReneeMay 28, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I too, like the words "He lit a candle in the darkness with His presence." Beautiful! Thinking of your boys and giving thanks for them serving our country to provide us with freedom.

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  5. Saleslady371May 28, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    "I joined Him in the night watch"- how personal and special to be with him that way! So glad everything lifted.

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  6. ShandaMay 28, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Andrew Murrey once said, "If God wakens you in the night, he wants you to pray." I have found it to be so true. In the middle of the night, without distractions, He meets us and has our whole attention.
    I often forget that, however, and try to sleep or involve myself in other activities. Have to keep reminding myself!

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  7. michelleMay 28, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    thanks for stopping by and for writing a beautiful post.

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  8. Lisa notes...May 28, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    This is beautiful, Charlotte. He often wakes me up too. We are blessed.

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  9. Joan HallMay 29, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Oh I love this, Charlotte. "He lit a candle in the darkness and I joined Him in the night watch."

    Beatuful post!

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  10. VirginiaMay 29, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    What a beautiful and heart touching post!!
    Blessings...

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  11. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 8, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    God always has His unique ways of ministering to us so that we can minister to others. He has awoken me many times in the night. "He lit a candle in the darkness with His presence, and I joined Him in the nightwatch," I love the way you wrote this. Thanks for sharing.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  12. DeniseJune 9, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Hello again,I'm your new follower.Please drop by if you like and visit me,stay awhile-have a cup of coffee with me and follow if you please.A sister in Christ, Denise

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