Awaken

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday we are reminded to be thankful. I have learned that everyday is a day of Thanksgiving. God's word says in all things give thanks! So that is what I've learned to do. Through the good and bad days, the happy and sad days, I'm still thankful. There are so many other situations I could be in right now...But God! Last night I was at a local eating establishment and there was a man sitting at the booth behind me. After sitting there for a bit I noticed that the manager went over to him and tapped the table. He said "you're gonna have to wake up if your gonna sit in here". He said "you have coffee, sit up and drink it". All kinds of things were going through my head. I had seen the man sitting there but it never even crossed my mind that he may be sitting there because he didn't have anywhere else to go. Shortly before I left I took another look at the man and he was sitting there fighting to stay awake. He'd nod his head to music, then his head would drop off. He'd tap his fingers on the table, then his head would slowly drop down again. I just stood there wanting to do more. He didn't need food at that moment for he had already eaten. He had on a warm coat and hat but it was evident that he needed a place to rest his head. I am reminded of so much! Just as that man was fighting to stay awake, I must stay awake and attentive to the voice of God. Sometimes things distract us but we've gotta remain focused. The enemy would love for us to nod off and miss what God is trying to show us. Not so! Like the man I'm fighting to stay awake! My load may get heavy sometimes but I'm resting in him!