On purpose (orig post via Insta/FB on 08/27/2020)

Being a mama to 6, if I left it up to my schedule to determine when I can have alone time with God, I would never have it. A little over a year ago, I started waking up at 3:30am (not on purpose) and not being able to go back to sleep. I decided I would start doing my devotions at that time. As it became a habit to wake up on my own, I'd sleep a little longer every day. It eventually landed on 4:30, no later than 5:30. For the longest time, I didn't have to set an alarm. The kids were taken out of school in March. The sleeping in begun for them but I continued getting up early so that I could have peace & quiet. It was nice to have that quality time with Him. Then virtual school started. I physically and mentally was unable to wake up before 6:30. The last two days, I have set my alarm for 4:30. Yesterday, I turned it off without realizing it and fell back to sleep until it was just about time to wake the kids up. Today, I woke up at 4:30. I had to fight myself but I am determined to get my time back with God. Once I do that, I am determined to start walking with my husband again every morning. One thing that I was determined to not allow Covid 19 to do was take my devotion time with God and I refuse to allow school to do it. If you find yourself saying "I don't have time to read the bible" or "I don't have time to do devotions", I encourage you to MAKE TIME! Be intentional. Be purposeful. Make God a priority in your life! Be salt & light! -Michelle Ellis

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