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Start your day right

Wednesday September 28, 2022
Bob Gass
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“Abraham…stood before the Lord.” Genesis 19:27 NKJV

Abraham was known as “the Friend of God” (James 2:23). What an honour! But the secret of his greatness is easy to overlook: “Abraham went early in the morning to the place where he had stood before the Lord.” He started his day with God. Do you? The way you get up in the morning sets the tone for your day. So try this: first thing tomorrow, get alone with God for a few minutes and go over your plans for the day. As you’re going over them, you will have some concerns. Just hand them over to Him. Maybe you will notice a particular problem you’re worried about. Ask Him for wisdom. The Bible says He will give it to you gladly (see James 1:5). If He doesn’t give you an immediate answer, realize it’s because He wants you to trust Him. He has something in mind, something that you haven’t thought of yet. So many of us start our day anxious and rushed. But you don’t have to. You’re going to start your day anyway; why not start it with God? You’re going to have a first thought anyhow, so why not let it belong to God before whom all our anxieties flee? When you’re having a bad day, pause and ask yourself, “Did I start this day with God, or did I forget to include Him?” Here are two scriptures you need to consider: “In the morning…I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly” (Psalm 5:3 NIV). “Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days” (Psalm 90:14 NIV).

The Word for You Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from Celebration Enterprises, Inc. Copyright © 2024


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