the surrender...

In the wee hours of the morning this past Tuesday the moon went Red. To be exact a blood red moon illuminated the night’s sky. It was about 25-30 degrees off of the horizon not much more. It barely peaked over the edge of the treetops from my perspective. As much as I wanted to say I couldn’t really see the redness, yet it was quite apparent. I only wish my phone could’ve done it a better justice.

In the wee hours of the morning I’m led to to pray, “and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil (Matthew 6:13).” Yes, Lord I rebuke the evil of this day and night or rather night and day. Some times a word spoken in faith carries through the heavens to the One who sits on the throne.

In the wee hours of the morning I hear, “forgive us our debts, as we have also forgiven our debtors (Matthew 6: 12).” Yea Lord, forgive our iniquities as we forgive and release those who have harmed us. Forgiveness is a bifold action it both is given and received.

In the wee hours of the morning the break fast is upon us, “give us this day our daily bread (Matthew 6: 11).” Oh Lord, You alone are our portion. Give us more of You this day. Let us celebrate communion!

In the wee hours of the morning my song is, “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10).” The morning song, My Lord, can be heard in conjunction with the birds of the day rising to sing your praises at the awakening of the sun! My soul, too, sings in agreement with your morning birds!

In the wee hours of the morning my prayer is, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name (Matthew 6:9).” You Lord solely are worthy to be praised! My lips broadcast Your Holy Name! In the cool of the day, You visit me.

Lord it is in the sweet surrender of who we are… the relinquishing of our mind-filled plans… the laying down of our moments into Your Hands…. the partaking of Your Supper and Cup… the beauty of seeking a better way, Your Way… the wiping of slates our’s and their’s… the surrender is what brings us close to You. May we lay down at Your feet and seek Your Face.

The sky reflected the color of heaven. It was shown like a red wave sweeping across the surface of the moon. And we known what is done in heaven will be done on the earth!

Godspeed, The Journeyman

Ps. Today may be a line of demarcation, so lay down at His feet. He has not forgotten you. He Loves you more than you can know. Ask to see. Seek to know. Still to hear. Godspeed.

Matthew 6: 9-13 ESV “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And Lead us not into temptation., but deliver us from the evil.”