Still awake?

Every evening, a little closer to Jesus.

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July 19, 2026

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Think first. Then act.

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Matthew 1:20

“While he was still thinking about this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream…”
Matthew 1:20

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Did you notice those little words?

“While he was still thinking about this…”

Joseph did not react immediately.

He did not write an angry message.

He did not make a hasty decision.

He took his time.

It was precisely at that moment that God was able to speak to him.

How often is it different with us?

We react.

Immediately.

To a message.

To a comment.

To a disappointment.

Later, we realize:

I would have been better off not saying that.

Joseph shows us another way.

He thinks.

He becomes still.

He gives God room.

And that is exactly when God intervenes.

Perhaps this is also your invitation today.

Not every decision has to be made immediately.

You do not have to reply to every message right away.

Not every problem needs a quick solution.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is:

Become still.

Pray.

And give God time to speak.

Because God’s voice is often quiet.

But it never comes too late.

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Think about it

Is there a decision right now in which you should first listen for God’s voice?

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Prayer

Dear Father,

thank you that you also want to speak to me today.

Keep me from acting too quickly.

Give me a calm heart that listens to you.

Help me place your voice above every other voice and trust you.

Amen.

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Sleep well.

Your loving Father often speaks in the silence.

See you tomorrow.

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