I was in a deep sleep when both my mind and body suddenly woke up. I dreaded looking at the time. I hesitated to turn my phone over, knowing that once I saw it, there would be no going back. As much as I tried to ignore it, I knew avoiding it would only prolong the inevitable.

I finally turned my phone over… 3:01 AM(IYKYK).

I sat up and mumbled, “DAMMMM… okay, let’s do this.”

I began with repenting for my annoyed attitude about being awakened to talk to God. I had to remind myself that I should be grateful…He was seeking me, inviting me to talk with Him. As my restless heart began to soften through prayer, one word was placed strongly on my heart: WISDOM.

I began interceding for those who came to mind, praying that God would grant them wisdom. Then I petitioned for wisdom for myself and for Greg, for Joshua, for Jazmyne..for what lies ahead for our family. I prayed that this wisdom would not be tainted or disrupted by our own desires or our own thoughts, but that it would be purely from the Lord.

When I woke up later that morning, I won’t lie..I felt a spiritual heaviness. As I shared with Greg, I know this is a spiritual battle we are in, and it is not letting go. While it has deflated me physically, I know I have to push through these feelings.

There is nothing like praise and worship along with a few tears that made room for God to fill my spirit and give me the strength I need to get through the day.

Greg and I are incredibly grateful for the prayer warriors who stand alongside us. One intercessor in particular sends us daily morning prayers and words of encouragement. Today, his message aligned perfectly with what the Lord placed on my heart when woken up at 3:01 AM.

His prayer read:

Gods confirmations are not loud but they are powerful.They come like a gentle embrace to strengthen the spirit and reminding us that He is present in this battle.