feeling somewhat dismayed

 Thursday, May 21, 2026 (3:05 a.m.)

Blessed God,

Completely wild experience!

Awakened 40 minutes ago by my niece calling out to me. Startled. Unsettled. Stagger down the hall with extension cords cluttering the floor. Slide on to her bed to comfort her as she pointed out something moving in the corner of the room. Waiting for her to hand me the flashlight I had given her just before bed. Repeatedly asking her for it, only to find myself sitting upright in my own bed saying the words aloud. Completely unsure of where I was.

Father God, it was all SO real! Detailed. Complete with ♪Perfectly Loved♪ singing to my heart and my soul.

Father, we are doing a 12 hour screenless experiment so I’m asking (Matthew 7:7) You here with pencil and paper for more sleep. It’s early. I’m yawning. More sleep please?

(6:17 a.m.)

Father God,

I confess to feeling somewhat dismayed. Which is kind of ironic because I barely know the meaning of the word.

Thank You that even in this unsettled situation I get to smile at the opportunities You afford us. Like the automatic grin I have in response to learning that yes, I AM feeling somewhat dismayed!

Anxious. Alarmed. Bewildered. Confused. Concerned. I seem to have quite the alphabetically approach to my feelings this morning.

Thank You God that even feeling dismayed is discussed in Your Word. You never cease in offering Your support in our trying times. Thank You for Your perfection. And protection!

(7:24 a.m.)

Sitting with You, learning more about a fire having taken place two hours ago, I am feeling much more at ease. Thank You for the privilege of bringing every concern we have before You.

An internet search referred me to a list of verses with which I am familiar. Deuteronomy 31:8, Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 41:10, John 14:27, Philippians 4:6-7. Thank You for Your Truth that never changes. Always encouraging us to trust You.

Thank You Father. Use me as You know is best. I love, need, trust and want You. Feeling somewhat dismayed or not! Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(365 words ~ 7:36 a.m.)