One morning, I was awakened by the sound of thunder and rain. When I opened my eyes, I saw lightning flashing through my window. It was about 3 a.m. when I woke up, so I took it as a sign that the Lord wanted me to seek Him in prayer. There, in the darkness, with the storm raging all around me, I got on my knees and prayed—not only for myself but for my friends, family, and all those I love. After spending some time in prayer, I decided, since I was already awake, I might as well have my devotional. After finishing my reading, the Lord inspired me to write, and that’s when I realized why He had woken me up so early.
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