Oh What A Beautiful Morning
The author recounts waking up on an overcast, drizzly morning and feeling frustrated because his wife got up early to go to her office to pray. This led to a moment of quiet conviction, reminding him that he should have gotten up earlier himself.
His reflection centered on:
The Power of Prayer and Faith: He remembered his mother, a praying woman who prayed daily, and recalled meeting his wife, who was kneeling at the altar in deep, sincere prayer. He realized that her dedication to seeking God was the very quality that initially drew him to her.
Gratitude and Grace: Instead of remaining frustrated, this realization brought him to tears of gratitude, recognizing that "God has been better to me than I realized". He concluded that grace is often God allowing us to "see clearly"—to recognize that we have been loved and covered by prayer.
Correction and Perspective: He learned that maturity involves having a heart "soft enough to receive correction" and respond with gratitude, rather than becoming hardened by life's routines or disappointments.
Although the clouds, drizzle, and responsibilities remained, the author's internal perspective shifted. The morning transformed into a "holy" experience—a morning of awakening and gratitude—because God allowed him to remember, reflect, receive correction, recognize grace, and respond with a clear heart.
