God's Rhythm...My Rhythm

When does the day begin for you? If you're like me, it begins when the alarm goes off...for me, around 5:30.

I'm curious...when I read Genesis, I read 'there was evening, there was morning...". Is it possible that according to God, the day begins when we think it ends? From my perspective, 'activity' begins when people get up. So from God's perspective, does activity really begin when we stop all of our activity and efforts? Something tells me that when I am asleep, God is at work in his world and in the hearts of people. And when I wake...rather than beginning something, am I being invited to join God in what he's already started? If that is so (and something tells me that it is), then it changes things drastically for me and it should for all lovers of God.

If a new day is being created just when my body is winding down, then I have this thought that sleep should be sweet and restful. Think about it...according to Genesis, my day starts with a meal shared with family or friends; followed by casual talk and hanging out with family and maybe some friends; then I get to sleep. When I wake up, I am aware that He has already been at work in me and in others. What a difference that makes for me as I begin my day. I still don't know what I'm going to face that day, but I think there is a better chance at approaching it with anticipation rather than fear and trepidation.

God is good (and smart)!