When My Nights Become My Mornings

At least 3 or 4 times a month, I find myself wide awake and unable to sleep. My nights creep by and eventually just become my mornings. Not long ago, I would be upset and extremely frustrated when I felt this "event" begin to happen - I can always sense them coming you see. Now however, I have learned to embrace them.  I spend the time in quiet contemplation, meditation, and prayer. I sometimes do other things at the same time, like clearing off my desk or blogging!  I can ponder and think through situations at the same time - a double blessing!

Just yesterday, my night became my morning for the first time this month. During those late hours of last night and early hours of today, I had three very particular prayer intentions to focus on. There were three people who each play a very important part in my life that I knew needed prayer, each of them for a very different reason. Two of them had not specifically asked for my prayer, but they got it anyway!

I actually had 3 glimpses of grace today. Each of those people called me this afternoon. Two of them shared with me the way in which the problem they had been facing was being solved! The solutions have not yet been completely finalized, but are well underway! I let them know about my "night becoming morning," and reminded them of something I always say when I know the real reason for the gift they have received. It was a great feeling to hear them both say - "I know...." before the reminder was even completely spoken. The third phone call was less specific, but the caller sounded much less stressed, and stated that it had been a good day.

When I hung up from that third call, I began to realize the gifts I had received by praying for each of them. Grace had come over me during those hours of quiet, and returned again later today in those three phone calls. I had the privilege of praying for three people who play very important roles in the life of the person I am becoming. Their responses to me were beautiful spiritual gifts. It almost makes me look forward to the next time my night becomes my morning - but hopefully only after I've had at least one good night's sleep!