By Adeshola Abraham
Abraham was known as 'the friend of God' (James 2:23 NKJV). What an honour! But the secret of his greatness is easy to overlook: He started his day with God. Do you?
The way you get up in the morning sets the tone for your day. So try this: first thing this early morning, get alone with God for a few minutes and go over your plans for the day. As you're going over them, you will have some concerns. Just hand them over to him. Maybe you will notice a particular problem you're worried about. Ask him for wisdom. The Bible says he will give it to you gladly (see James 1:5). If he doesn't give you an immediate answer, realise it's because he wants you to trust him. He has something in mind, something that you haven't thought of yet.
So many of us start our day anxious, hurried, fearful or rushed. But you don't have to. You're going to start your day anyway; why not start it with God? You're going to have a first thought anyhow, so why not let it belong to God before whom all our anxieties flee? Here are two Scriptures to consider: 'In the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly' (Psalm 5:3 NIV). '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).
*When you're having a bad day, pause and ask yourself, 'Did I start this day with God, or did I forget to include him?' May the Lord give you understanding of starting every day of your life right in Jesus name. Amen.*
Good Morning and do have a great Midweek.
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