night watches

Written by kathe
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 22:28

Nighttime is a time of peace and quiet for me, and it is very much easier to spend time with God and be in prayer. That said, I was able to connect with Him today in radio worship music, walking (and climbing rocks!) in the forest with two of His children, drinking real spring water, and enjoying His promise in a double rainbow on the drive home. More than made up for yesterday when I called on Him often to help me through fighting cats, high pain levels, a car accident, and brain fog. I was close to God today in joy and wonder, and yesterday in fear and survival. On contemplation of the two days, I can't say I was any closer on either day. But it is good to know He's there, regardless of the kind of day. The "watches of the night" recall for me this time of peace in which to reflect how the Spirit was active in my day. Sometimes I don't always recognize it at the time of the happening. It is good to think about it, maybe I'll begin to recognize more often God moving in my life as He does it, instead of just after, upon reflection.