Awaken: Day 9

Loving Father,

You established the times and seasons, so I know there is a time for darkness. There is a purpose for darkness. I was hidden away in darkness until I was born. And while I was hidden there, you were with me, speaking your plans over me, nurturing me with your presence. Each one of us, we were all first brought to life and light out of the darkness.

Lord, when you and I peer back into the dark days of my life I can see your hand was at work there. Even when I wasn't interested in you. Even when I resisted you.  You spoke your desire over me and opened my eyes. You gave me the ability to believe in you. You reached into the darkness and pulled me out, reborn into a new light. Thank you for this miracle. Thank you for birthing me into your arms.

Amen.

Romans 13: 11-12 Do this, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we first believed. The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.