early morning prayers

I keep coming back to this passage:

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4: 6,7

This is my third week of getting up at 4:45 am to run with a friend(s) by 5. It has turned out to be some of my most favorite parts of my day. The best part being awake and exercised by 6 to spend some quiet time with God. The whole early morning with Him and exercise is so simple...that it is often written off...at least for me. Not to mention that I am now in a new season of life...my children are sleeping through (most of) the night. They are five and almost seven.

My prayers this morning are for God to continue to work in/through my family. It truly seems that He is preparing our hearts to possibly adopt. The kids and I are fully on board...OA...well...he will always be our reality compass...but he seems open...just not realizing it yet. This morning I was overwhelmed to pray that God prepare the child who may be brought into this family...and prepare us to receive him/her. This is an area that I want to not put my hands on...not manipulate the outcome...rather...fully trust and rely and listen.

I pray for my husband to continue to lead...and listen...and love us. He is turning into this incredible man...I cannot even describe the remarkable changes in his heart...it is all God. I am so thankful.

I pray that God would continue to be smack dab in the center of our home...our lives...our schooling. That my children would eternally seek Him. That this magical unexplainable love for Him...awe of Him...would never ever leave their hearts, minds, soul.

I don't even know what to pray in regards to autism anymore...J-bob just seems so perfect...in his imperfection. I forget we even live a special needs life. There are jabbing reminders everynow and then...but they bounce off...usually...because in the grand scheme of it all...he is in love with his saviour...and exhibits Light and Love like very few. He is so much in the world yet so not of the world...why would I ever pray to recover that? I am simply thankful that God has healed his body...that he is eating healthy foods...that his skin is clear and his immune system is working...that his mind and heart are with us. My eternal thanks.

For my daughter...my precious mirror of my soul. sigh. I am so thankful for the relationship that has grown between us...may it only deepen with time. I am thankful for the opportunities she gives me to see God and a daddy through fresh eyes. She is beyond a joy. My princess.

For my friends, family, neighbors, enemies...may God shine Light, Love, and Hope into their lives.

in His Precious Name.