Day 165

Scripture: Ps 5, 6, 10, 11; 1 Kings 1:38—2:4; Acts 26:24—27:8; Mark 13:28-37


Scripture standout: Ps 5: "³ In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; 
   in the morning I lay my requests before you 
   and wait expectantly."



Morning thoughts: Summer is finally over. There have been many highs, but certainly there have been some painful stretches. I love summer, but I have to say — I'm glad school is starting today. Very glad.

I think more than anything, I'm looking forward to routine beginning again today. Could I possibly be that rote? That boring? That robotic? Could a schedule really make me that much more satisfied and comforted?  I am so lame, but whatever. I have missed my morning time, as early as it is. I like getting something big, like exercise, accomplished before the sun rises. And I have missed my morning quiet time. I am looking forward to "laying my requests before" God this morning — on Alhambra North, just before I make the turn back on to Barcelona at around 6:15 — and waiting expectantly for some response.


His Deed/The Day: Checked in with two local writers who have written or are working on books. Geez, writing books is hard business. It's a long road, maybe it's nice to have someone hold up a sign saying "you can do it!" as you drive by.