As the sun rises over the horizon, a new day unfolds before us. It’s a fresh start, a clean slate, and an opportunity to begin anew. But how we start our day can set the tone for the rest of it, That’s why starting your day with God is essential. When you begin your day with God, you will be confident on how that day will end.
In Psalm 90:14, Moses prayed, “Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” (NIV)
This verse highlights the importance of seeking God’s presence and love at the beginning of each day. According to this verse of the scripture, When we begin our day with God at the end of the day we will sing for Joy and be glad, and this will be continuous
Benefits of morning devotion
Starting your day with morning devotion and meditation can have a profound impact on your life. Here are some of the benefits it brings.
1. It Set the tone for the day: Beginning your day with God helps you focus on what’s truly important and sets a positive tone for the rest of the day. With the leading of the Holy spirit, you will be able to prioritize things.
2. It Increases your gratitude to God: Reflecting and meditating on God’s goodness and blessings helps to cultivate a spirit of gratitude and appreciation. God teaches us so much about gratitude, cultivating and making as a daily habit
3. It Provides guidance and direction: Seeking God’s wisdom and guidance in the morning helps you navigate life’s challenges and make better decisions about life and the rest of the day. When you submit to the leading of the Holy spirit even before the start of your day, you will never make mistakes, he will order your steps and guide you in the right path.
4. It help to build a deeper relationship with God: Cultivating regular and consistent morning devotion can help you develop a more intimate and personal relationship with God thus helping you to build a more fire fill prayer life, you will become more addicted to the things of God and his assignment.
Practical steps for Cultivating a consistent morning devotion. These are some practical steps that will help you start your day with consistent morning devotion as a believer.
1. Create a quiet and comfortable place for your devotion: Find a quiet spot where you can sit comfortably and focus on God, a place devoid of distraction, somewhere you can talk to God without any external voice interrupting your conversation with your maker. Build a peaceful and quiet atmosphere for the presence of God.
2. Begin with study the scripture: Start by study a passage from the Bible, and meditate on its meaning and the application to your life. This can take you some minutes to do. Allow his word to enter deep inside you so it can produce result.
3. Pray and ask God for his devine Guidance: Take a few moments to pray and seek God’s guidance and wisdom for the day according to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Pray along with scriptures.
4 Have a book to write down instructions: Writing down your thoughts, meditation, and insights can help you process your emotions and track your spiritual growth.
Biblical Examples of people who cultivated consistent morning devotion as a routine.
The Bible provides several examples of individuals who started their day with morning devotion. Here are a few examples of such individuals.
David’s morning prayers: David was a woman who never jokes with morning devotion, he was so committed to it because he knew the benefits. In the book of Psalm 5:3, David wrote, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (NIV)
Jesus’ early morning prayers: In Mark 1:35, we read, “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” (NIV) Jesus understood the benefits of morning devotion, the bible recounts he will wake up and leave the house to a more quiet place. You can’t do morning devotion in a noisy environment. It must be quiet enough to bring down the presence of the Holy spirit.
The psalmist’s morning songs: In Psalm 119:147, the psalmist wrote, “I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.” (NIV
Conclusion
Starting your day with morning devotion can have a profound impact on your life. By seeking God’s presence, guidance, and wisdom, you can set a positive tone for the day ahead. Remember, morning devotion are not just about checking a box or going through the motions; they’re about cultivating a deeper relationship with God and living a life that honors God.
