3 AM Whispers: Guidance for a New Week
Good morning, everyone. It's Monday, July 14th, 2025, and it's 3 AM here at the cypress swamp cabin overlooking the Red River in Shreveport, Louisiana. The bayou is settled in a humid quiet, a familiar blanket of warmth even at this early hour. The sounds of the night are subtle—a distant cicada, the gentle lapping of the river against the banks below.
There's a different energy about a Monday 3 AM, isn't there? The weekend's adventures and rhythms are behind us, and the week stretches out ahead, full of tasks, plans, and unknowns. It's a prime time for reflection, for setting intentions, and for seeking a clear path forward.
In these quiet moments, when the world is still asleep and the week is just beginning to unfurl, my thoughts turn to the guidance we need for the days ahead. It brings to mind a prayer for direction from Psalm 25:4-5:
"Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long."
At 3 AM, this isn't just a casual request; it's a heartfelt plea. Before the demands of the day begin, before the complexities arise, we have this opportunity to ask God to reveal His ways. We're asking for His wisdom to light our paths, for His truth to inform our decisions, and for His teaching to shape our understanding. Our hope isn't in our own planning or foresight, but in Him, our Savior, who guides us not just for a few hours, but "all day long."
As this new week begins its quiet unfurling, let's carry this prayer with us. In the stillness of this early morning, commit your ways to Him. Trust that the God who awakens the dawn will also illuminate your path through every step of this new week.
I wanted to make sure I got this out to you all now. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers as you begin your week. Have a blessed Monday.
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