It’s been awhile, but I figured since I am up …
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I had been waking up later and later and later. I had made a promise to my husband that I would get up earlier and do school before heading out to my part-time job, but I failed.
Like major fail.
I knew there were so many things I wanted to do that would require waking earlier, but I didn’t.
One day I just decided that I had to dive in, and get it done. I said a quick prayer. I asked God to help me attain 6:00 wakeup.
That first day I woke up at 5:00!
Since then, I have gotten up most days somewhere between 5:00 and 6:00, without much whining.
I won’t take the credit, if you lived with me, you’d know I couldn’t attain this on my own.
School is getting going, after an early workout. Now I have more family time when I get home each afternoon.
My God is faithful. I am so glad I asked.
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Sam Kelley
Wife to one and mom to six. I love my Lord, my family, organizing and fitness. I'm a homeschooler who takes pictures obsessively. I love good tea. I don't eat meat.
Thanks for this post! Been struggling with the same thing for a while now and this post has been on my mind since you put it up. Had to come back to it tonight as I was thinking of the schedule I’ve been trying to keep this week with a failure of epic proportions. Praying tonight for help from the One who can do things I cannot!
Robin-I hope things are going better for you! I think I have finally settled into this new pattern. I no longer stay up. I can’t believe it!! It is 7:47 right now, and it feels like 10pm!!
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Ok, so I came over and read it. Now I’m in tears. I struggle with this so much. I do know God is faithful, He has awakened me early some mornings, just like I asked. I just can’t seem to maintain a consistency with it. I’m so frustrated with myself right now.
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I have felt the same way for months, but I was serious this time. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!
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Yes, girlfriend! I know EXACTLY what you are saying!!
Thanks for the reminder that HE is able when I am not. Praying and planning to join the early morning workout crew, too! I just get more accomplished that way and feel better about myself!
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I feel so much more accomplished, I am amazed!
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Oh yes, getting up by 6 am is painfully hard for me…I am more of the 6:45-7 gal. So glad you dived into God’s help for this! Blessing to you. Glad I stopped by.
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Thank you, Dionne! I am still at it!
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love this! and yes, so many times it is just diving in and doing it–knowing that ultimately He is the one giving us the strength to get it done. i know of what you speak :-)
have a great weekend!
steph
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Thank you, Steph. I am still at it, thankfully!
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Early wake ups stink!! So glad you found the help you needed from The Lord!
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The beauty of it is I am already used to it, and they no longer stink!!
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