tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893640139472186527.post8281305351783032894..comments2023-07-03T04:49:11.334-05:00Comments on Called According to His Purpose: Spiritual Faux Paswhodatxandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15911587278556503317noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893640139472186527.post-49073899810107161792007-09-24T02:29:00.000-05:002007-09-24T02:29:00.000-05:00It's not always easy, especially in colder weather...It's not always easy, especially in colder weather - I find Summer so much easier to be up early. What I found worked for me was showering first and then doing my devotions - the morning shower isn't to cleanse me, just wake me up, even 30seconds under the water does the trick for me. Then I sit with my cuppa and read (I think God doesn't mind you having a coffee while you read) and then I pray...and like Melissa I write out my prayers in my journal. I used to fall asleep praying too. I just couldn't do it. I can continue my prayers to Him throughout the day in my head or out aloud (when I'm alone) but writing prayers out works so well for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893640139472186527.post-60307472652608548562007-09-23T20:55:00.000-05:002007-09-23T20:55:00.000-05:00I am not a morning person, either. Believe me...i...I am not a morning person, either. Believe me...it's been a God thing that I've been getting up at 5:30 for the past few weeks! It does get easier.<BR/><BR/>I don't close my eyes to pray. I read Scripture, then I write my prayers out to Him. It may seem less personal to some, but it's better than nodding off (which I used to do, too!)<BR/><BR/>He'll find something that works for your special time with Him. I just know He will!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14488537925889589851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893640139472186527.post-23876218148126923742007-09-23T15:51:00.000-05:002007-09-23T15:51:00.000-05:00I do what Alana suggested. I start with a prayer a...I do what Alana suggested. I start with a prayer asking God to speak to me from His Word... to show me just the nugget that He has for me and to give me eyes to see what He wants me too. Then I dig into the Word and speak with Him as I reflect on what He's shown me, whether it's been encouragement (and I give Him thanks), conviction (and I ask Him to give me strength to obey), guidance, or something else. I intercede for friends and family... and just worship Him. <BR/><BR/>Somehow I don't see God shaking His head in disgust at a woman who gets up at 5am because spending time with Him is a priority. I see Him smiling down and gently nudging you awake. Don't be discouraged. He knows your heart.. and it's beautiful. :)Heather Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377396008136738093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893640139472186527.post-74091107746975322302007-09-23T15:28:00.000-05:002007-09-23T15:28:00.000-05:00Alana, I would love to sleep later, but I normally...Alana, <BR/><BR/>I would love to sleep later, but I normally get up at 6 am in order to get out the door for 7am to go to work. I think the 5 am wake up call is here to stay, but I'll try the quick prayer tomorrow and see if that works better!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the suggestions!Xandra@Heart-of-Servicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583676836374203349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893640139472186527.post-8891426316155029712007-09-23T13:24:00.000-05:002007-09-23T13:24:00.000-05:00Maybe you should say a quick prayer first, do devo...Maybe you should say a quick prayer first, do devotion (and drink coffee) and then top it off with a more indepth prayer time?<BR/><BR/>Just a suggestion. Or you could move your time back. I've just been making it my goal to get up a certain amount of time before I have to get it to get ready so it isn't the same every day. I still start the morning off right, but I don't have to get up at the crack of dawn!Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226805581685877036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893640139472186527.post-3918388514892689792007-09-23T09:52:00.000-05:002007-09-23T09:52:00.000-05:00I'm with you...that's why the name of my blog is p...I'm with you...that's why the name of my blog is praise and coffee. I love to praise with coffee in hand (or at least close by!).<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>SuePraise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.com