I am not a "morning person". Ask my husband and kids, and they can testify FIRST HAND! I have GOTTA have some coffee, breakfast, and a shower before I'm ready to mumble "Good Morning". I have 3 young kids, so sleeping in is a luxury I can't afford in this season of life. I've tried forcing myself, setting up a routine, louder alarms, coffee brewing in my bedroom...really anything you can think of. I'm really not good at getting up early.
Recently, the Lord showed me that I was missing one HUGE thing. I wasn't successful because I was doing it for me. I wanted to be "that woman". You know, the one who is always smiling, always has a spotless house, perfect kids, bakes cookies, perfect husband, sparkling teeth, never overwhelmed or stressed. I thought getting up earlier would take me one step closer to being that woman. (Actually, I didn't realize this until I started talking to the Lord about WHY I could never seem to get out of bed. James 4:3)
Jesus gently and lovingly showed me that it isn't about ME at all. It isn't about having a "stress free" morning, or life for that matter. I am an imperfect woman (daughter of Eve). I have told the Lord "I know you have this plan for me, but I think I can do better". I was kicked OUT of the garden, and blocked by two flaming swords. I searched and searched for a way back into "perfect", but it only left me empty and dead.
Then something happened...Jesus stepped in and showed me a better way. This way wasn't easy, but it was all about HIM. He went under the flaming swords for me. He brought me back to perfect. Now, I stand before my precious Savior, redeemed and spotless.
THAT'S what Hello Mornings is all about. It isn't about getting up early, or having extra time. It is about spending my time with Jesus, my precious Savior. His love makes me WANT to be with Him. It's not about me, or what I can do...it is ALL ABOUT HIM!!!!
Beth Glymph
