Do you have a bedtime routine? I do.
For years I have gone through the same bedtime preparation. In our last home our bedroom was right off the kitchen so I would make sure the coffee was ready for morning before I went to bed. I didn’t want to wake Dave by clanging around in the kitchen. Now that we are in the RV fulltime, I’ve added a few more steps to the process. I make sure my robe and slippers are on the sofa, the coffee is made ready to start, my cup is on the countertop and my computer and Bible are set out. No cupboard doors to open and close, no rummaging around to find things.
And then I head to bed.
This morning, it occurred to me that the Lord has an evening routine as well. While I sleep, He is working.
“It is useless to get up early and stay up late in order to earn a living. God takes care of his own, even while they sleep.” Psalm 127:2 CEV
The Father is the master planner. He desires for us to share in His goodness with us each and every day. Some days we will face adversity, but He assures us that we won’t be destroyed by it. In fact, He sets a banquet table, a table of His blessings, for us to enjoy while our enemies watch.
“You set a table for me right in front of my enemies. You bathe my head in oil; my cup is so full it spills over! 6 Yes, goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the Lord’s house as long as I live.” Psalm 23:5-6 CEB
I have come to realize that the Lord has each day planned for me. He has a purpose that He has designed. My steps may take me before those who hate me and would like to see me destroyed but they won’t be successful in their plans. I can sit and enjoy what the Lord has prepared without fear.
Personally, I only fill my coffee cup about 2/3 full because I don’t want to spill but the Lord wants my cup, filled with His goodness, to overflow! He gives to me an abundance – more than I need. The Father assigns goodness and mercy to follow me though out my day, they are my constant reminders of His presence.
At day’s end, He gives me this assurance:
“I can lie down and sleep soundly because you, Lord, will keep me safe.” Psalm 4:8 CEV
And when bedtime comes at the end of the day, the routine is repeated.
“Oh Father, there is great peace in knowing that You have arranged my day and filled it with Your love and provision”.