I awoke 30 minutes before my alarm was due to go off. Normally, that would irritate me. I would, normally, do my best to relax and try to grab tightly those last few moments of much-needed sleep. Normally, I would feel cheated. This morning was different. Because I'm different. I chose to take those moments, those minutes of quiet before the alarms started going off and my morning of rushing began, to think and ponder and pray. What changed me? Why was this morning different? Because I knew God woke me up so I could spend time with Him. Alone. Un-rushed. I haven't been doing much of that lately. Life, problems, frustrations have all gotten in the way. All of those things that should have shoved nudged me toward my Maker, instead had me worrying and trying to deal with them on my own. I held everything in. I tried to take control. I haven't been a very nice person lately, especially to the fiance. I have been rude and self-seeking and proud. I thought I...