Starting my mornings

I have always been a Martha, running about each morning answering emails, questions and making sure that the needs for the day is met and that includes domestic duties for my husband. When I do have time, I take some time off to pray. But most of the time work overtakes and I seem to be uneasy getting started with work. 

Then I read a devotional on Bible.com (Hello Mornings : Start Strong). I want to make sure that I remember this in the future when the rush of work overtakes me :

"We often feel pulled in many directions with responsibilities at home, work, or with family. Before we pour into others, wisdom says we should let the Lord pour into us. When we meet with Jesus each morning, we’re acknowledging His authority to be our compass. We’re surrendering ourselves to His leadership and wisdom, and His beautiful, strengthening grace. And if the day gets tough, we can revisit that morning sweetness— mentally backtracking, if necessary, to pull from that good beginning. 

Every day, God’s mercies are new. Each day is a new opportunity to start strong with Him— in prayer, in study, in worship, and surrender. Like David, we can pray, “Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” (Psalm 143:8.)""

What we don't have we can't give ... starting the day right is important. It sets our compass and gives us the strength and peace to overcome the daily noise. And if it's challenging, start small. Because God loves quality or quantity. I again quote :

"When it comes to time, God desires quality over quantity. Yes, your time with Him will grow at some point. But in the beginning, focus on giving Him your best. In John 6:1-14, all the young boy had to give was five loaves of bread and two pieces of fish. What if he had chosen to hold back because he felt it wasn’t enough to give? "

 

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Therefore I have hope.

For His compassions never fail.

Great is Your faithfulness.

“Therefore I have hope in Him.”

- Lamentations 3:21-24 (NASB)