The Morning Watch

"He awakens (me) each morning: He awakens my ear to listen like those being instructed. The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious I did not turn back" 

-- Isaiah 50:4-5 / Holman Christian Standard Bible
 

Each new day is a gift from God, and if you are wise, you will spend a few quiet moments each morning thanking the Giver.  Warren Wiersbe writes, "Surrender your mind to the Lord at the beginning of each day."  And that's sound advice.  When you begin each day with your head bowed and your heart lifted, you are reminded of God's love, His protection, and His commandments.  Then, you can align your priorities for the coming day with the teachings and commandments that God has placed upon your heart.
 

So, if you have acquired the unfortunate habit of trying to "squeeze" God into the corners of your life, it's time to reshuffle the items on your to-do list by placing God first.  And if you have not already done so, form the habit of spending quality time with your Father in heaven.  He deserves it . . . and so do you. 
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"Meditation is as silver; but tribulation is as fine gold"  -- C. H. Spurgeon
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Lord, help us to hear Your direction for us for our lives in the quiet moments of each day.  Let everything that we say and do be in Your perfect will.