His mercies are new every morning

Last night was one of those... you know... all nighters. God blessed me with a room full of friends coming and going throughout the night, helping me to stay awake, motivated, and cheerful.

But there came a time when the last studious student headed for home. For a moment it was just me. My soul took an anticipatory breath. Usually I don't do well with 'alone.'

Before my lungs had even filled, the lyrics of the next song began:

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Are we left here on our own?
Can you feel when your last breath is gone?
Night is weighing heavy now
Be quiet and wait for a voice that will say

Come awake
From sleep, arise
You were dead
You’ve come alive
Wake up wake up
Open your eyes
Climb from your grave
Into the light
Bring us back to life

You are not the only one
Who feels like the only one
Night soon will be lifted friend
Just be quiet and wait for the voice that will say
come awake...
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Thank you Jesus for an intimate moment. I wouldn't trade it for a room full of friends.