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EIGHTH DAY PROPHECY
A Watchman’s Call to the Final 1,335 Days
MIDNIGHT WATCHMAN  —  CHRIS MARCHMENT

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Day 2 of 33 — three in the morning for the three days, three at night for the three nights.

Morning — My Help Comes from the LORD

Begin with the Breath of Life, then three movements to wake the body: two gentle ones from the Awakening Series (in bed, seated, or holding a chair) and one from the Deepening Series for those who are able. Use the modification you need.

The Breath of Life

Genesis 2:7 (NLT)

“Then the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person.”

Every morning on this path begins the way human life began — with the breath of God. Before you move, breathe. Receive this day’s breath as His gift.

AWAKENING BREATH  “First Breath of the Day”

MOVEMENT:

  1. Lie in bed or sit comfortably
  2. Place one hand on your chest, one on your belly
  3. Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose for 4 counts (feel your belly rise)
  4. Hold for 2 counts
  5. Exhale slowly through your mouth for 6 counts
  6. Repeat 10 times

MODIFICATIONS:

  • Bed-Bound: As described
  • Seated: Same movement while sitting
  • Standing: Same movement while standing
  • Breathing Difficulty: Use shorter counts (3-2-4)

Able to stand? Use the standing version instead:

DYNAMIC AWAKENING BREATH  “Breath with Movement”

MOVEMENT:

  1. Stand with feet hip-width apart
  2. As you inhale (4 counts), raise both arms overhead
  3. Hold breath at top (2 counts), reaching tall
  4. As you exhale (6 counts), lower arms slowly to sides
  5. Repeat 15 times

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SCRIPTURE:

“I look up to the mountains—does my help come from there? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth!” — Psalm 121:1-2 (NLT)

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Exercise 1 of 3 — from the Awakening Series, Morning Exercise #26

1. CALF RAISES (SEATED)  “Lower Leg Strength”

MOVEMENT:

  1. Sit on edge of bed or in chair, feet flat on floor
  2. Lift both heels off the ground, rising onto your toes
  3. Hold for 3 seconds
  4. Lower heels back down
  5. Repeat 15 times

MODIFICATIONS:

  • Bed-Bound: Lie on back, point and flex toes
  • Seated: As described
  • Standing: Hold chair for balance, rise on toes
  • Limited Mobility: Lift heels only slightly

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MEDITATION:

Your help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. As you moved this morning, you lifted what you could—your arms, your breath, your attention—upward. That is the posture of this verse. Looking up. Reaching up. Before the day asks anything of you, you have already turned your face toward the One who helps. God is your help. Every gentle movement is cooperation—your small effort meeting His great strength. You do not start this day looking to the mountains. You start it looking to Him.

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Exercise 2 of 3 — from the Deepening Series, Morning Exercise #3

2. SQUATS (BODYWEIGHT)  “Building Foundation”

MOVEMENT:

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly out
  2. Extend arms in front for balance
  3. Lower hips back and down as if sitting in a chair
  4. Keep chest up, knees tracking over toes
  5. Lower until thighs are parallel to ground (or as low as comfortable)
  6. Push through heels to stand back up
  7. Complete 15 repetitions, rest, repeat for 3 sets

MODIFICATIONS:

  • Easier: Squat only partway down, use chair for support
  • Harder: Hold light weights, pause at bottom for 3 seconds
  • Knee Pain: Reduce depth of squat

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ENCOURAGEMENT:

Look up. Reach up. Your help comes from the LORD. He is giving you the strength to rise today. Keep looking to Him.

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Exercise 3 of 3 — from the Awakening Series, Morning Exercise #23

3. ARM CROSS-OVERS  “Chest and Shoulder Stretch”

MOVEMENT:

  1. Lie on your back or sit upright
  2. Extend your right arm across your chest
  3. Use your left hand to gently pull it closer
  4. Hold stretch for 15 seconds
  5. Release and repeat with left arm
  6. Complete 3 stretches per arm

MODIFICATIONS:

  • Bed-Bound: As described
  • Seated/Standing: Same movement
  • Limited Mobility: Do not pull arm far; just hold it across chest
  • Shoulder Pain: Very gentle stretch

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CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, thank You for this new morning. Your mercies are new again today. Go with me into every hour of it, and let my body and my life be a prayer to You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Evening — Return to Rest

Three movements to release the day and prepare for rest: one stretch from the Deepening Series for those who are able, then two gentle ones, ending in stillness. Use the modification you need.

SCRIPTURE:

“Let my soul be at rest again, for the LORD has been good to me.” — Psalm 116:7 (NLT)

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Exercise 1 of 3 — from the Deepening Series, Evening Exercise #27

1. SEATED SIDE BEND  “Lateral Opening”

MOVEMENT:

  1. Sit on floor with legs crossed
  2. Place right hand on floor beside you
  3. Raise left arm overhead, reaching to the right
  4. Feel stretch along left side of torso
  5. Hold for 30 seconds, breathing into stretch
  6. Switch sides, hold for 30 seconds
  7. Repeat 2 times per side

MODIFICATIONS:

  • Easier: Sit in chair instead of floor
  • Harder: Deepen side bend, reach farther over
  • Limited Flexibility: Keep reach smaller

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MEDITATION:

As you released tonight, you let go—softening, releasing effort, giving up control. Let my soul be at rest again. The LORD has been good to me. You are returning—coming back to rest after a full day. God has been bountiful today. Your body did its work. You moved, and then you let it go. Now lay the day down. Return to rest.

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Exercise 2 of 3 — from the Awakening Series, Evening Exercise #31

2. GENTLE SPINAL EXTENSION  “Opening for Rest”

MOVEMENT:

  1. Lie on your back in bed
  2. Place both hands under lower back
  3. Gently arch your back over your hands
  4. Hold for 10 seconds
  5. Remove hands, lie flat
  6. Repeat 5 times

MODIFICATIONS:

  • Bed-Bound: As described
  • Seated: Sit upright, place hands on lower back, gently arch
  • Standing: Not recommended
  • Limited Mobility: Very small arch

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ENCOURAGEMENT:

Return to rest. God has been good. Let go of everything. Come back to rest.

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Exercise 3 of 3 — from the Awakening Series, Evening Exercise #1

3. EVENING BREATH  “Letting Go of Today”

MOVEMENT:

  1. Lie in bed or sit comfortably
  2. Place one hand on your belly, one on your chest
  3. Inhale slowly through your nose for 4 counts (belly should rise first)
  4. Hold for 4 counts
  5. Exhale slowly through your mouth for 6 counts
  6. Repeat 10 times

MODIFICATIONS:

  • Bed-Bound: As described
  • Seated/Standing: Same movement
  • Breathing Difficulty: Adjust counts to comfort (3-3-4)

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CLOSING PRAYER:

Lord, thank You for carrying me through this day. I lay it down at Your feet — what went well and what did not. Watch over me as I sleep, and wake me ready to walk with You again. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Day 2 complete. Rest well. Tomorrow is Day 3.

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