It’s midnight again.
For some reason I can’t seem to break the habit of late nights, even
when I know I have an early morning rapidly approaching.
I wish I could understand the rhythm of the creative,
curious mind. It is at this time of the
day that I can sometimes do the most writing, and often do. I've started awake in the middle of the night
to write a paper or a sermon or to journal about something that is gnawing at
my heart. The need to express through
words often seems to be a nighttime activity for me. I suppose it’s because there are fewer
interruptions and I can focus in a different way, or because the sounds of the
night, mixed with the night air rejuvenate me enough to create sentences that
border on brilliant…at least in my delirium!
Is it the most effective way to get the things done I need
to do, especially when the overnight creativity steals from the daylight
activities? As long as I don’t make a
habit of it and can still find the necessary hours I need for restorative rest,
yes, it can be.
Dear God of each hour, be with those who find sleep
elusive. Help us to use those hours in
productive ways: to simply listen to you, to list blessings and thanksgivings,
to pray for others, for our leaders, for our world and for ourselves. Guide our
sleepless hours with good habits, creative endeavors, and peaceful activities. In your Holy Name we pray. Amen.