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DAYBREAK DELICACY

“Each morning everyone gathered as much as they needed, and when the sun grew hot, it melted away,” Exodus 12:21 (ESV). God’s provision in the wilderness for the Israelites was miraculous, but there were conditions. They had to rise early to seek their daily bread. Daybreak has a sweet quietness that feeds the soul; God’s whispers seem more easily heard in the gentle rollout of a new day. Soon the world around me fully awakens and the still of dawn will be swallowed by the cacophony of another busy day. An indispensable characteristic of the God-directed life is hearing and obeying the voice of God. So before charging ahead into battle I must lean-in-close to confer with my Commander-In-Chief and prepare for what is ahead. Dearest Lord of Life, early will I seek You. Thank You for the blessedness of morning’s soft embrace. Teach me to hear accurately and obey swiftly. Clear my heart from earthly entanglements and help me maintain a listening ear as the day rages on. 

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