In the Morning
“My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up.”
Psalms 5:3
There’s something to be said of rising early, while it’s quiet, before everyone else gets up.
If I linger in bed, and wait for the absolute last minute to get up, I risk not having time for the most important thing. Being quiet, and listening to God’s still small voice.
My personal preference is to start out with the Lord’s prayer. Not merely repeating the words, but trying to make it heartfelt. It focuses my attention on God.
Remember the first part?
“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.”
We are praising God, putting Him first. Then we say in essence, “Not my will, but yours be done.”
Like you, I struggle to get out of bed sometimes, but I firmly believe that if we put God first, He will bless our efforts.
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
Matthew 6:33
Give it a try!
