Drinking a cup of coffee in the morning and watching the fog roll in provides opportunity for reflection and thought. Frankly, even as I re-read that sentence, I can't help but reflect on the irony there.
A morning cup of coffee is typically intended to help rejuvenate us and wake us up. We drink that morning coffee to jump-start us into the day. (Actually, since I work midnights, and sleep during the day ~ mine is decaf, thank you very much!) But the fog that has rolled in during the wee hours of the morning generally is seen as mystifying. Yet, the coffee should work to clear the morning fog from our brain.
In the New Testament, Paul admonishes our thoughts to be about things that are pure, lovely, of good report. While this is only a partial list of Paul's (who's wasn't exhaustive), we should remember that spiritual battles are fought daily, beginning with the mind. Our thoughts should be guarded carefully, so as not to cause us to stumble.
Satan would much rather have us focus on the morning fog in our brain, rather than thinking clearly about the principles found in Scripture. His preference would be to sidetrack us with things that are not really important.
As you spend quiet time reflecting on God's thoughts and plan for your life today, be certain that your thoughts are consistent with God's. As you pray today, pray that God's protection would guard your heart and mind against the fog with which Satan would use to envelope you.
Embrace your day with God!
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