point more nostalgia

you know, it's strange. last night i couldn't sleep, but
not because i was pointlessly pondering pictures of
past people, places, and things. instead, i was thinking
of the future and how exciting it's going to be. and not
just my future, but also the future of my brothers and
sisters. how much God would work in each of their
lives and mine, how much we would build one another
up with love and encouragement, and how much more
glory God has to receive! that kept me up last night!
up to that point, it had been a long, busy, trial-filled
week, so last night was supposed to be my rest night.
but for whatever reason, i could not stop thinking about
the goodness of our Lord! and with a heart of thanksgiving,
i could not stop praising Him for His faithfulness!
i thought, "God, i need sleep...why are You filling my
mind with such exciting thoughts now? i need rest."
and as i laid there in the dark, i listened for His voice.
"john, am I not your rest? if you sleep now, you may
have energy and strength to go through tomorrow,
but at night you will be tired again. but, if you stay
awake longer thinking of Me, you may be exhausted
tomorrow and even more tired at night. however, I will
be your energy and strength and at night I will not tire.
therefore, rest in Me." and as i laid there, i smiled.
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1 thessalonians 5:16-18 pray without ceasing.
thank you for all of your prayers. i love you!