Growing up, my brother and I shared a room. There are lots of stories I could tell about pestering and the like, but one memory that comes to mind is long after going to bed hearing the words, “Hey, you awake?” And then a conversation would begin.
Now days, I often wake up for no reason in the middle of the night. Typically this happens somewhere between 4:30 am and 5:30 am. I have come to believe that it is God’s way of saying, “Hey, you up? Wanna talk?” I normally lay there and pray and find that many times I doze back off. But if I will get out of bed, I stand a better chance of staying awake and actually having a time of meditation and prayer.
Today, I was lazy and just stayed in bed. But I lay there for an hour (before actually getting up) and talked to God. I realized in that time, that I don’t pray for my family nearly enough. So I prayed for Kristi for a while, then I prayed for each of the boys, one by one. It was a blessed time.
So just a reminder today – don’t pass up an opportunity to talk to God. And while you are at it, pray for your family – they are your biggest blessing from God!
Have a great weekend!
Clay in the Hands 
That is awesome Brian! I think like you God gives us little wake up calls in the night or early morning. Like you sometimes I pray for my friends and strangers anyone but forget my own family. Thanks for the reminder to be more diligent about praying for our families! Also to take time to spend with God!
Thanks Lee Ann! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!