Daily Devotions

The Psalmist in Psalm 88:13 wrote, “But I, O LORD, cry to you; in the morning my prayer comes before you” (ESV).
I find the best time to get alone with God is early morning. I believe it sets the tone for your entire day. He’ll show you things and tell you things that will make all the
difference at crisis points during the next 12 hours or so. After you listen to and talk with the Lord and the walk with Him through the schedule that lies before you, He’ll strengthen and encourage you to make every point of your day an act of worship.
Another advantage to a morning quite time with God is that He’ll plant His Word in your heart. You’ll be amazed at how often the very verse or verses you read and studied over your morning coffee will have key significance a few hours later. Ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate your study, and then go over your Scripture passage reflectively. Try to take that verse or those verses with you the rest of the day so that it’s never far from your mind. The Word of God is essential to the worship of God, and there’s simply nothing so encouraging as His timeless and powerful Word. One little verse is enough to give you a divine perspective throughout the day.
So, as you start your day, take some time and spend it with God. You’ll be glad you did!