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Wake Up, My Child- Lectio Divina

December 1, 2013 By Jean Wise

“Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believes; the night is far gone, the day is near.”
Romans 13: 11-12 a
“Therefore you must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.”
Matthew 24: 44
Lord, I love the twilight when you first arouse me from slumber.
I sense your presence sitting by my bed, gently awakening me for the day ahead.
“Wake up, my child.”
I smile. You smile. Time to get ready.
The night is gone and the day is near.
I don’t know what this day will hold, Lord.
Maybe I will get done all I have planned.
Perhaps you will bring interruptions of more importance into my path.
God surprises may take me into unplanned twists and turns.
I don’t know, but you do, Lord.
Lord. You contain all time. 
You hold the future with one hand and embrace us with the other.
When will you come back for us, Lord?
Will I be ready?
“Wake up my child.”
You tell me it’s time to wake up. 
Get ready. 
Be watchful for your arrival.
I prepare. I wait. I hope.  
But I don’t know.
Only you know, Lord. 
Only you know the time and what lies ahead.
So I listen to your words, 
“Wake up, my child.”and my spirit stirs.
What a beautiful way to start the day and to live.

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  1. blankJean Wise says

    December 3, 2013 at 2:50 am

    Ceil, getting up in the morning isn’t easy but when I seek him first it sure does make the morning sweeter.

    Beth practicing God’s presence during the day when all the distraction are around is a challenge for me too. Perhaps that is why I experience more first thing and last thing. bookend my day with God!!

    Thanks for your comments both of you. For some reason I can’t respond to either of you the regular way but do know I appreciate your words.

  2. blanksoulstops says

    December 2, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    Jean,
    is that your granddaughter? too cute…Yes, to be ready…He promised to come the first time and He did, and He promised to come again…great reminder…hugs to you 🙂

  3. blanksoulstops says

    December 2, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    Jean,
    is that your granddaughter? too cute…Yes, to be ready…He promised to come the first time and He did, and He promised to come again…great reminder…hugs to you 🙂

    • blankJean Wise says

      December 3, 2013 at 2:42 am

      yes that is sweet sleeping Kyla about two years ago. and yes lets keep clinging to those promises of God! hugs right back at ya, Dolly

  4. blankBeth says

    December 2, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    I’m slowly learning to practice His presence in all of my day, Jean. I’m glad you’ve shared how you begin your day with Him in this very intimate and meaningful way. It reminds me all the more to invite Him into every facet of my life. Great thoughts!

  5. blankCeil says

    December 2, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    Hi Jean! I loved this reading, and I got to proclaim it yesterday at church. “you know what time it is” is such a wonderful challenge, isn’t it? You saw it as getting up in the morning, and I saw it as working on faith.
    I stink at waking up in the morning. I don’t do a lot of smiling…maybe I should reflect on this again, and apply it to the alarm going off 🙂
    Blessings,
    Ceil

  6. blankLisa notes... says

    December 2, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    “You hold the future with one hand and embrace us with the other.”

    There’s such comfort and faith in your words here, Jean. I appreciate you sharing your lectio divina insights with us.

  7. blankKaye Swain says

    December 2, 2013 at 5:43 am

    Amen and AMEN! And what a sweet treat – you, I and one other poster right beside us all used sweet Scriptures from Romans. 🙂 Blessings.

  8. blankKaye Swain says

    December 2, 2013 at 5:43 am

    Amen and AMEN! And what a sweet treat – you, I and one other poster right beside us all used sweet Scriptures from Romans. 🙂 Blessings.

    • blankJean Wise says

      December 3, 2013 at 2:41 am

      Romans must be calling all of us! Great God timing,

  9. blankHazel Moon says

    December 2, 2013 at 2:33 am

    Oh Jean, this is such a lovely poem. It radiates the message so clean – It is time to wake up!

    • blankJean Wise says

      December 3, 2013 at 2:41 am

      Thank you. I think the Advent theme of waking up and paying attention to God’s wonder could work any time of the year.

  10. blankJean Wise says

    December 2, 2013 at 1:48 am

    That precious angel is my granddaughter, taken about 2 years ago. Seemed to fit the bible verse thought. When I look at her, I taste a bit of how much God does love us and looks after us. I love how you said he is the adult. great example.

  11. blankHugmomma says

    December 2, 2013 at 12:31 am

    Beautiful imagery, Jean, and what a precious angel in the photo. That deep trust filled sleep that all is well, and to wake is to be held, loved, and cared for. Now more than ever, I think we all need the reassurance that God is watching, and we can sleep well because He is the “adult” in charge that won’t leave us vulnerable and alone.

  12. blankJean Wise says

    December 2, 2013 at 12:31 am

    I almost gasped when I read your comment. All day long I have been hearing the word, “come” from the Lord. Used it for my centering prayer today also, THEN I read your verse and wow – God called me once again to come. Yes yes, I am coming!! Thanks so much for sharing this with me. Perfect (God’s) timing

  13. blankHugmomma says

    December 2, 2013 at 12:31 am

    Beautiful imagery, Jean, and what a precious angel in the photo. That deep trust filled sleep that all is well, and to wake is to be held, loved, and cared for. Now more than ever, I think we all need the reassurance that God is watching, and we can sleep well because He is the “adult” in charge that won’t leave us vulnerable and alone.

    • blankJean Wise says

      December 2, 2013 at 1:48 am

      That precious angel is my granddaughter, taken about 2 years ago. Seemed to fit the bible verse thought. When I look at her, I taste a bit of how much God does love us and looks after us. I love how you said he is the adult. great example.

  14. blankMia says

    December 1, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    Dear Jean
    Your post today reminds me of one of my favorite verses in the whole Bible. This verse kept me following hard after our Lord even in my darkest days. Psalm 27:8 … My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with Me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming. (NLT).” i am still filled with such joy and delight when I read this verse!!! Goosebumps delight.
    Blessings XX
    Mia

  15. blankMia says

    December 1, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    Dear Jean
    Your post today reminds me of one of my favorite verses in the whole Bible. This verse kept me following hard after our Lord even in my darkest days. Psalm 27:8 … My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with Me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming. (NLT).” i am still filled with such joy and delight when I read this verse!!! Goosebumps delight.
    Blessings XX
    Mia

    • blankJean Wise says

      December 2, 2013 at 12:31 am

      I almost gasped when I read your comment. All day long I have been hearing the word, “come” from the Lord. Used it for my centering prayer today also, THEN I read your verse and wow – God called me once again to come. Yes yes, I am coming!! Thanks so much for sharing this with me. Perfect (God’s) timing

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