Day 183 of the journey

While It Was Still Dark

Today's stop rests on Mark 1:35. It takes about a minute.

“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went off to pray.”

Mark 1:35

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The reflection

The busiest life ever lived made room for this. Not because there was time, but because he made some.

One step forward

Find five minutes before the house wakes up.

A short prayer

Lord, you said it and I want to believe it. Where I can't yet, hold me anyway. Let these words go with me into the rest of today. Amen.

Scripture for where you are

When you can't sleepFor the long hours of the night when sleep won't come and your thoughts won't stop.Rest & Renewal4-step trail · A short trail for weary souls — to remember that rest is a gift, not a reward.

What do you need today?

Pick the one closest to where you actually are. There's a page waiting for it.

I need peace I need hope I need strength I need direction I'm afraid I'm grieving I'm anxious I feel alone I can't sleep I need wisdom I need forgiveness I want to grow in faith