Do you have a morning ritual or things you do habitually at the start of your day?
I like to hit the snooze button at least once before I crawl out of bed. That extra 10 minutes does wonders for me. It’s a great way for me to focus my time and attention on seeking God’s plan for the day ahead.
Whether you need encouragement, peace, strength, or rest, God can meet you in a very real and present way when you come before Him with a humble heart. Seek God’s presence each morning before your energy and attention are directed towards the gazillion things you have planned for the day.
I found this cool prayer from Lysa Terkeurst that I taped onto a picture frame that I keep next to my bed. I read it silently and I whisper the name of “Jesus” over and over. It gives me peace.
Do you have a special prayer or ritual that helps you connect with God in the morning; or at any other time of the day? One of my co-workers takes a prayer walk at lunch. What are some ways you like to connect with God each day?
Here’s Lysa Terkeurst prayer…let me know what you think.
“Lord, may nothing separate me from You today. Teach me how to choose only Your way today so each step will lead me closer to You. Help me walk by the Word and not my feelings. Help me to keep my heart pure and undivided. Protect me from my own careless thoughts, words, and actions. And keep me from being distracted by MY wants, MY desires, MY thoughts on how things should be. Help me to embrace what comes my way as an opportunity… rather than a personal inconvenience. And finally, help me to rest in the truth of Psalm 86:13, ‘Great is your love toward me.’ You already see the ways I will fall short and mess up. But right now, I consciously tuck Your whisper of absolute love for me into the deepest part of my heart. I recognize Your love for me is not based on my performance. You love me warts and all. That’s amazing. But what’s most amazing is that the Savior of the world would desire a few minutes with me this morning. Lord, help me to forever remember what a gift it is to sit with You like this. Amen.”
Best regards,
Trish
So true! What a gift it is to sit with God!
Trish,
Happy St. Valentines Day, YOU ARE BELOVED, so Be-Loved as you are!
I love to listen to a couple of worship songs before I get up. Listening to them makes me happy and grateful to be alive, ready to face another day.
Love, love, love the prayer. I have heard & enjoyed Lysa on Christian radio. I had no idea how she spelled her name so didn’t realize at first glance who you were talking about. Really good stuff Trish!
Thanks for the check-in meeting with God! Absolutely, morning routine – beginning in (ACTS) prayer & examination of self before reading scripture. Then I listen to worship or Joyce Meyer on TV while getting ready – locked and loaded to start the day!
Love Lysa, honestly read/follow mostly on Facebook, her posts are awesome!