Well, my sweet little baby doll was up a lot in the night with a nasty cold. It seemed impossible for her to sleep in her crib without coughing and choking. She was miserable. Around 11:30, I took her out to the living room and sat with her on my lap, so that she could sleep with her head elevated. Finally, she was able to rest a bit. But not without commotion.
She was so restless at times it was almost impossible to stay on the couch. Needless to say, I didn’t sleep much. I had plenty of time to think and reminisce. At one point when Mackenzie elbowed me so hard I thought I’d cry, I was reminded of my summers with GG.
GG called it the “bonkie-roll-stomp” – and I was the master. Regularly I was GG’s “bed night fellow” (that’s what she called the person who slept with her) – and I was a terrible partner. I would kick and roll and throw a mean elbow, so much so that GG nicknamed all of my crazy sleeping antics. I used to think that GG was a morning person, who always wanted to get up early and have her cup of coffee in the peace and quiet. But now, as a mother, who has experienced my daughter’s finely executed interpretation of the “bonkie-roll-stomp” I think I may know the truth.
GG was having a 2 mug morning. Forced from her bed early, by her not so friendly “bed night fellow” she was needing a little extra energy, maybe 2 cups of coffee… But then I remember, it wasn’t just a coffee cup that was out on the kitchen table when I would come into the kitchen for breakfast. There was her Bible, laying open where she had been reading.
And I have learned from her this morning… as I’ve been trying to get up and at ’em, I poured myself some coffee in my favorite mug and went to my Bible… looking for help and strength for my day. And I’ve found it. In fact, I’ve found so much energy and help from the Word – enough to fill 2 cups…
“the joy of the Lord is your strength” (from Nehemiah)
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.” (from Psalms 28)
“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” (Psalm 90)
“You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,” (from Psalm 23)
There are so many many more passages that I find my cup overflowing. I need 2 mugs to hold all of His promises. I am encouraged this morning ; His mercy is so much more than enough and it will keep me going through the day. GG made it, not because of her 2 cups of coffee, but because of the overwhelming truths of God’s Word applied to her heart. And that is how I will make it today too!
Although, a second cup of coffee does sound yummy…
(written originally on October 19, 2010)
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I can identify with this post. Thankfully, I haven’t had that kind of night in awhile, but the Word is a must in the morning for different reasons. That is another reason why It is so powerful. The Word meets the needs for all who use it for all the reasons it needs to be used. Does that make sense? (This is why you’re writing the blog, not me.) Thanks for the encouragement. Hope you have a grace-filled day.
I am so glad you are encouraged this morning. More, I’m glad His Word meets you each morning – it is grace and power for every day – and you need it in the work you are called to do! lots of love to you, my dear friend! 🙂 md