Every morning, I tell You what I need, and I wait for Your answer. Psalm 5:3 NCVDr Mike Murdock says, “What you do daily, determines what you become permanently.” He’s right! “But is it really necessary to spend time with God early in the morning?” you ask. Any moment spent with God can change you; but don’t you think it’s wise to plan your trip before you take it? Why enter the day without a sense of His direction and peace? Is any voice more important than His? Or more reliable? If you’re struggling to rise early and pray, start doing these three things:
(1) Set an achievable goal. Don’t focus on getting up an hour earlier, try 15 minutes! You can always add to it. When you set impossible goals, you create memories of failure instead of memories of success.
(2) Learn how to enter His presence. Listen, “Come before His presence with singing” (Psalm 100:2). God loves music. He responds to worship and singing. Music can actually lift your spirits and dispel your fear. When King Saul was depressed, we read that “David took an harp, and played… and the evil spirit departed” (1 Samuel 16:23). Try it!
(3) Educate those around you, concerning your new prayer time. Few things are more impacting than watching a person with a consistent prayer life. Without saying a word, you’ll challenge those who don’t pray and thrill those who do. They may even want to join with you.
So remember, what you do daily determines what you become permanently!
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