In the morning You hear my voice, O Lord; in the morning I prepare [a prayer, a sacrifice] for You and watch and wait [for You to speak to my heart].
Starting each day right is important. We are more likely to be satisfied with the outcome of any day if we begin it in a positive way than if we get up dreading what lies ahead of us. I encourage you to start each day as I do—with God. Spend as much time with Him as you can, based on your schedule. The only way to get your day off to a good start is to start it with Him. Talk to Him, ask for His help and guidance in all you do, and submit your day to Him for His direction. Take in God’s Word in some form through studying it, reading it, listening to it, or watching someone teach or preach it. Whether it’s one verse of Scripture or an entire chapter in the Bible, it will help you.
Going to God first, before we do anything else, is a way of honoring Him and saying with our actions “Apart from You, Lord, I can do nothing” (based on John 15:5). You might even consider lying in bed for five minutes after you wake up and using that time to talk to God about your day. This is an especially good idea if you have small children or a busy household that is active from the moment you get out of bed. If you do only have a short time in the morning, make an effort to spend more time with God later in the day.
David knew that God heard his voice in the morning, and he watched and waited for God to speak to his heart (Psalm 5:3). I hope you’ll do the same.
Prayer of the Day: Lord, help me start each day with You. Guide my steps, give me peace, and lead me in Your direction. Thank You for Your presence and wisdom, amen.
