“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love.” Psalm 143:8 NIV.
Morning brings a fresh start to what we call life.
My thoughts and comments today are about “a good morning.”
I am not naturally a morning person, but I anticipate the mornings I write these devotionals. This morning I was inspired by a simple prayer from a Psalm of David. “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.” Psalm 143:8 NIV. Imagine your restful night and anticipated morning when those are your final thoughts and prayer each night. “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. Now that’s what I would consider a good morning indeed.
“There are two ways to wake up in the morning. One is to say, ‘Good morning, God.’ The other is to say, “Good God, morning!’” Bishop Fulton J Sheen. Which best describes you? Your morning can set the tone for your day, either to be disciplined or disinclined. David prayed, “O God, You are my God; early will I seek you; my soul thirsts for you.” Read Psalm 63:1-7 NKJV. Be positive and proactive. Your attitude and anticipation each morning either empowers or diminishes your attempts and accomplishments throughout that day.
Mornings are important. Every morning offers unforeseen opportunities and fresh starts. “In the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth . . And there was evening, and there was morning.” Read Genesis 1:1-31 NIV. I think that statement refers to more than simple chronology. Following and introducing every succeeding act of creation, the same phrase is repeated, “And there was evening and morning,” suggesting to me a satisfaction for accomplishment and preparedness for new tasks. There is a natural rhythm to life. Morning brings a fresh start to what we call life.
“All the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be.” Psalm 139:16-17 NIV. God’s fingerprints are all over your day. What then should be your attitude upon awaking? The Bible suggests this be your attitude, “This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 NKJV. Attitude determines altitude – how high you rise in the day that awaits you. Every morning offers you first day of the rest of your life.
Usually, you find what you are looking for; look for God to bless your day and rejoice in anticipation accordingly. “The steps of the godly are directed by the Lord. He delights in every detail of their lives.” Psalm 37:23 NLT.
Today, I pray for you good mornings with fresh reminders of the Lord’s unfailing love.
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