I awake early each day. I can’t help it, it’s my favorite time of day! The stillness of morning…a fresh new day. The dew is coming down to kiss the earth and give refreshment to a parched land.

There is a tranquility unmatched to any time of day. My heart yearns for the quiet of morning.

As I wake I think of Jesus in the garden praying each morning. One of my Mother’s favorite hymns was “In the Garden” ……

“I come to the Garden alone….While the dew is still on the Roses
and the voice I hear… falling on my ear…the Son of God discloses…
And He walks with me, and He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own; And the joy we share as we tarry there, None other has ever known.”

So this morning the light pierced the darkness once again and I spent this time quietly with My Lord. He was waiting for me in the secret quiet place. I hold fast to him… mentally taking his hand in mine, just as a child does with a Father. He knows where I need to go today. My plans don’t matter.

He reminds me that he goes with me everywhere that he sees through the dark places and sheds light into every situation.
So as I plunge into this day…. I sing… “There’s a call comes ringing over the restless wave, “Send the Light… Send the Light… there are souls to rescue there are souls to save…Send the light… Send the light….Send the light… the blessed Gospel light… let it shine… from shore to shore… Send the light… the Blessed Gospel light… let it shine…forever more.
And I pray… Lord, lead me … I’m ready to go!~