The Breaking of Dawn

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Jul 17, 2025
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Posted on July 17, 2025

By: Andrea Gary

Scriptures That Anchor Me

“And the Lord shall scatter thee among all people, from the one end of the earth even unto the other…”— Deuteronomy 28:64
“But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him…”— Deuteronomy 4:29

When the sun rises, so does the truth…

This morning, I didn’t just witness the breaking of dawn in the sky — I experienced it in my soul.

As I read Deuteronomy 28, something awakened in me that I can’t unsee or unknow.

As a Black African American, reading those verses hit differently. I didn’t just read about blessings and curses. I read my history. I read the journey of my people. I saw our struggle foretold. I saw the pain of disobedience. And I saw a mirror, not just a message

Deuteronomy 28: A Wake-Up Call

The verses about being scattered, carried away in ships, becoming a byword among nations — they weren’t distant prophecies. They were reflections of generational trauma. I felt the weight of every word. But I also felt something else:

Purpose.

This wasn’t just a curse. It was a call. A call to turn back. A call to reclaim who we are in God,

chosen, not forgotten. Scattered, but never abandoned.

🙏🏾 This Is My Awakening

The true dawn today wasn’t the sun on the horizon. It was the realization that the Bible isn’t a stranger’s story. It’s ours. My ancestors walked through these verses. And I believe we are being called — in this generation — to return, to remember, to rise.

Yes, we’ve endured pain. Yes, we’ve been displaced and despised. But dawn is breaking. God is still speaking. And we are still His.

🕊️ Prayer from My Heart

“Father, thank You for truth that wakes me up and gives me hope. Thank You for Your mercy, even when we’ve strayed. I ask for clarity, courage, and conviction — to walk in the light You’ve given me. Not just for myself, but for my people. May this be the generation that returns to You.”