Start your day with God

How do you start your day with God? If you’re not a “morning person,” don’t put pressure on yourself to have an extended time of reading scripture and praying first thing in the morning. Frank Laubach, a modern-day master of practicing the presence of God, said, “If you are weary of some sleepy form of devotion, probably God is as weary of it as you are.” Instead of forcing yourself in the morning, try to arrange – as early as you can after you wake up – to have just a few minutes alone with God. Do three things: first, acknowledge your dependence on God. Second, tell Him about your concerns for the day. Third, invite God to spend the day with you. The Psalmist said, “My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord…I will direct it to You, and I will look up.” Then he added, “I rise before the dawning of the morning, and cry for help; I hope in Your word” (Psalm 119:147 NKJV). So how can you start your day with God? Don’t attempt to do a lot of new or heroic things. Just do the things you normally do – only do them with God. In our culture, we often talk about embracing the moment and seizing the day. But we are not meant to embrace moments; we are meant to embrace God. Moments are not always good; God is never anything but good. “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!” (Psalm 118:1 NKJV). Remind yourself that today God is with you and that He will be good to you and for you.