1. God’s mercies are new every morning
Lamentations 3:22–23 –“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
Starting with God reminds us that every day is a gift of grace.
2. Jesus prayed early in the morning
Mark 1:35 –“And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.”
When we follow Christ’s example, we realign our hearts before distractions begin.
3. God gives wisdom to those who seek Him early
Proverbs 8:17 –“I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.”
Early seeking brings early wisdom.
4. We are commanded to acknowledge God in all our ways
Proverbs 3:5–6 –“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Starting our day with Him invites His direction into everything.
5. Morning brings rejoicing after the night
Psalm 30:5 –“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Begin your day with praise because joy is promised at dawn.
6. God hears morning prayer
Psalm 5:3 –“My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.”
Prayer in the morning sets our expectations upward, not inward.
7. Morning devotion aligns us with God’s steadfast love
Psalm 143:8 –“Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.”
We begin with His love and walk in His way.
8. Early praise sets the tone of the day
Psalm 92:1–2 –“It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: to shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night.”
Gratitude in the morning prepares the soul for faithfulness throughout the day.
9. God strengthens those who wait on Him
Isaiah 40:31 –“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Morning waiting becomes daily strength.
10. God gives peace to the mind set on Him
Isaiah 26:3 –“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
Peace flows from morning focus.
11. Jesus invites us to abide in Him for daily fruitfulness
John 15:5 –“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”
Starting in Christ keeps us fruitful throughout the day.
12. God provides daily bread—both physical and spiritual
Matthew 6:11 –“Give us this day our daily bread.”
We depend on Him for provision—every morning is an invitation to trust.
13. God arms us with strength and makes our way perfect
Psalm 18:32 –“It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.”
The day’s strength comes from God, not self.
14. God opens our ears to learn as disciples each morning
Isaiah 50:4 –“The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.”
Morning begins with the Word so we may serve others with grace.
15. We begin each day by seeking God’s Kingdom first
Matthew 6:33 –“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Put God first in the day, and all else will be in right order.
Before the Day Begins
The light has not filled the sky,
My heart turns to You.
In the quiet,
Before the world can speak,
Before I begin again.
You meet me in the stillness,
Mercy flows like water.
Your voice is not loud,
But it steadies my soul,
And gives me strength.
Each breath is a gift from You,
Each step depends on Your grace.
I do not know what waits for me,
But I know You walk with me,
You have already gone ahead.
I rise with praise, not fear.
I rise to seek, not strive.
The day belongs to You.
So do I—
Before the day begins.
Prayer: Starting the Day With God
Father in Heaven,
Thank You for waking me this morning. You are the God of new mercies, and I welcome Your lovingkindness today. Before I face people, tasks, or problems, I turn to You first. I praise You for Your faithfulness that never fails, and I rejoice that Your presence surrounds me even now. You are my strength, my guide, my provider, and my peace. I trust You with this day, and I rest in Your control over all that I cannot control.
Lord Jesus,
You rose early to pray. You showed us how to start the day with the Father. I follow Your example now. Teach me to walk with You, abide in You, and speak words that bring life to others. I surrender every worry and every decision to You. Help me seek first Your Kingdom, knowing that everything I truly need will be given according to Your love and wisdom. Fill me with Your Spirit so I may live humbly and courageously.
Holy Spirit,
Wake my ears to hear truth. Stir my heart with compassion. Arm me with wisdom and discernment, and help me resist distraction and temptation. Lead me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Let my life reflect Your glory today—in small things and in great. I begin this day with You, Lord. Let me walk through it with You, for You, and unto You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.