Coffee, probably one of the most popular beverages in today’s society. When Starbucks hit the streets in 1991 it became a phenomenon. Coffee was no longer dark colored water in a cup…it became a decadent sipping experience.
Coffee has become very social in the 21st Century. We meet for coffee, discuss business over coffee, we often have a first date over coffee. I play an online game and belong to a club and we literally meet daily in the coffee lounge where we share a cup of coffee that equals energy…There are as many different places and ways to share coffee, have your coffee prepared and served as there are types of beans and roasting techniques.
I’m an early riser, very early sometimes and I’ve grown accustomed to the quiet hours when the sky is covered in its black comforter and the world still feels like it’s sleeping. It’s peaceful…I appreciate the alone time with my, you guessed it, my coffee…
I also have a coffee date every morning, my date is the best because I don’t have to get dressed, he’s cool with my flannel nightgown. I don’t have to comb my hair or put any makeup on because he loves me just as I am. He always works around my schedule; so if we meet at 4 a.m. he’s there or if it isn’t until 5:30 a.m. he’s patiently waiting. Seriously, he isn’t even upset that I’m late today, he’s just thrilled I showed up.
Ok, so where can I find a morning coffee date like yours, you may be asking…and I’m so glad you did. My date is Jesus and he can be found within the pages of Bible….there are yearly Bible’s broke down to a reading a day…there are plenty of online options to choose from to help create a reading plan that works for you. Keep it simple, just crack open the pages and dive in. You’ll be amazed at the characters you will meet and grow to love within those crisp pages, they are all there just waiting to meet you!!!
Psalms 118:24 NCV “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it today.”
Lamentations 3:22-25 NCV “The Lord’s love never ends; his mercies never stop. They are new every morning; Lord, your loyalty is great. I say to myself, ‘the Lord is mine, so I hope in him’. The Lord is good to those who hope in him.”
Psalms 143:8 NCV “Tell me in the morning about your love, because I trust you. Show me what I should do, because my prayers go up to you.”
I can tell you by experience that the mornings I share my coffee with the Lord and then begin my day go a lot smoother then the mornings I share with just myself. Could it be the spirit that remains in me throughout the day from starting my day off right that makes it seem smoother??? Hmmm, thoughts to ponder…
So go grab a cup of coffee, set down and crack open your Bible and start your day with the best friend you will ever have. If you do not have a Bible please message me and we will get you one. Have a most blessed day and thank you for joining me. 🥰
Sunshine On My Shoulder 