AM Whispers: Peace at the Week's End
Good morning, everyone. It's Friday, July 18th, 2025, and it's 3 AM here at the cypress swamp cabin overlooking the Red River in Shreveport, Louisiana. The bayou is settled into its deep, familiar quiet, and in this stillness, you can almost feel the week drawing to a close.
After the hustle and bustle, the unexpected movie nights with the uncles, and catching up on tasks, there's a distinct shift in the air on a Friday morning. It's a time to reflect on all that has transpired and to look forward to the promise of rest and different rhythms that the weekend brings. Yet, sometimes, even with the end in sight, the mind can still hold onto anxieties from the days past or worries about the days to come.
In these quiet moments before the rush of Friday begins, we're given a profound invitation to lay down those burdens. It brings to mind the comforting words found in Philippians 4:6-7:
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
At 3 AM, this verse encourages us to shift our focus. Instead of carrying the weight of unfinished business or looming plans, we're called to simply bring it all to God. In the quiet of this morning, take a moment for prayer and petition, and importantly, for thanksgiving. Thank Him for getting you through the week, for His presence in every challenge, and for the mercies that were new each day. As you do, His peace – a peace so profound it goes beyond our comprehension – will settle in, guarding your heart and mind.
As this Friday morning quietly unfolds, let's step into it with hearts of gratitude and minds at peace. Lay your anxieties down, embrace the quiet, and let God's transcendent peace prepare you for a blessed end to the week and a restful weekend.
I wanted to make sure I got this out to you all now. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers. Have a blessed Friday.
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