March 7, 2009 (again!)
Right… so I’ve written nearly seven pages already in my journal this morning… and what I really meant to write as soon as I got up, was…
Last night at 8 pm I was suddenly exhausted, so I trundled off to bed, and as my foggy head sunk into the pillow and sleep came whooshing down, I groggily thought, “Oh no! I forgot to set the alarm to rise early for time with the Lord.” And I was just way to tired to even lift my head from the pillow, but I did pray, “O Lord, please wake me early for prayer…” and then I just crashed asleep. And I didn’t wake up all night, I don’t think.
And then this morning, I had a dream that I woke up, and I lay there in my bed praying and praying, spending really focused time with You, and I was so happy… but at some point it occurred to me that I was still asleep, and praying in my dreams! And I really woke up, and there was early daylight coming in through the skylight, and I looked at the clock and it was 6 am!
And I was so joyful, for You did answer my prayer – double! In a sense You woke me early – TWICE! And I had a wonderful prayer time with You in my dreams (believing all the time that I was awake), and then You woke me up again (really!) and I just started praising You, and prayed and gave the day over to You (again!)… and then I got up and grabbed my journal because I wanted to record Your answer to prayer… and instead You drew me into this reflection, this conversation with You about this whole fasting thing… and You spoke to me through Your Word, too…
And now, here I am, three and a half hours later (including having made breakfast for hubby…) finally recording (and thanking You! Yay!) for answering my three-quarters-asleep cry, “Please wake me early, Lord, for time with You!” – answering it in a way bigger way than I could have imagined! Oh Thank You!
Well, I want to spend time in Your Word, though I think I’ll shower and dress first, in case someone comes by, or maybe You send me out… to do justice, and love kindness, and walk humbly with You… and others! Lord?!!?
I just put batteries in my little slide displayer, so I can go through Grandpa’s old Summerland slides and choose a frew favorites to scan (and maybe print and put in the old Summerland album… ). That’s about all the plans that “I” have today… wonder what You might have in mind? (adventure!) 
Thank You, Lord!
