Coffee...

I am a coffee lover.  A day when I cannot awaken to a freshly brewed cup of elixir from my Keurig, (one of the most amazing developments of the 20th century,) is not a good day for me.  I can get through a day without a shower, if absolutely necessary.  I can skip meals and struggle through all sorts of tribulations when I have to, usually without too much fuss.  But a day without coffee?  Unthinkable.

I wonder who was the first person to look at a coffee bean and think, "I believe I will put this into hot water and see what happens."  I wonder if they got the caffeine buzz I get, or if it was more of a trial and error deal, messing around until they found the perfect combination of water and coffee beans so they could get the perfect morning start.  Whatever it was, I sure am glad they had the foresight to give it a shot.

I start each day with my cup of coffee (or two) and my morning devotion, then I pray over the people who are on my heart.  I lift up each name with praise and thanksgiving, and then ask for whatever is needed on that day.  It is a perfect way to feel God's love wash over me, and pass it on to those I care about.

Psalm 143:8 says,

"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.  Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life."  (NIV)

God has asked us to trust him for everything we need, both large and small.  I am grateful for his unfailing presence in my life.  He is the friend who never lets me down, and he is always there to hear my prayers.  Whether it is meeting the needs of my loved ones, trusting him to heal a child I am praying over, making decisions about life big and small, or a simple cup of coffee, turning to God in all things brings contentment to my soul.

Dear Lord, thank you for the simple cup of coffee with which I begin each day.  It is a reminder that you provide everything we need, large and small, and I can always count on your mercy.  Amen.