I wake up in the early morning,
My lack of sleep I am mourning.
I put my Hope 242 shirt on
As I look out to the light of the dawn.

On the back the shirt reads:

By this we know that we love the
children of God, when we love
God and obey his commandments, And his
commandments, are not
burdensome. For everyone who
has been born of God overcomes
the world. - 1 John 5:2-4

On our road trip
We stop at a Waffle House.
I’m not in the best mood
When we sit down to eat our food.

It’s extremely crowded.
“Two pecan waffles!” someone just shouted.
While the waitress is overwhelmed yet joyful,
I sit no longer hungry yet self-centered.

I finish and push my plate aside,
Lean forward, and watch the cooks work side by side.
“Sir.” She says calmly as I turn around in my seat.
“Your shirt is just what I needed. Thanks you so much.”

She looks peaceful in the midst of chaos.
And I realize then,
That God can use you even when
You are at a loss.

I turn around and smile.
“Hey God.”