“The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, ‘The LORD is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!’ The LORD is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him. So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the LORD .” Lamentations 3:22 -26 NLT
I joyfully greet Famous every morning. A few hours earlier we had fallen asleep exhausted from a fun and busy day. Now refreshed from our slumber we are ready to start a new one.
There was a time when he would awaken me each and every dawn. Whether he was aware the sun was about to rise or he heard me about to come out of my dreams, he would be watching me and waiting for me to become alert and verbal again and start getting dressed for our walk. These days he is faithfully by my side, although he has learned to appreciate an extra thirty minutes in bed. Now, often, I am the one inviting him to wake up and join me for a walk while the coffee is brewing.
Recently, we had to adjust the morning routine as we traveled through seventeen states on a summer road trip. Rather than walking out to our yard, we were required to navigate stairs, elevators, and sliding glass doors just to get outside. Famous remained patient knowing I would help him find a park, lawn, or grassy area even in the biggest cities!
Our first breath upon awakening should be cause for rejoicing and giving thanks. The day might be routine or filled with new and challenging obstacles. But God is prepared to bless us if we seek to follow him throughout the day.
Bring me to a joyful hope each morning, Lord, as I learn to wait for You to direct even my first steps.
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