I often wake up too early, for no good reason. I’m still sleepy and don’t need to get up yet, but my mind instantly starts gnawing on my most recently discovered reason to worry, or it starts making lists of the day’s important tasks, or any number of thoughts that draw me reluctantly away from slumber. I drag myself out of bed just to stop thinking those thoughts and get on with doing something about them.
But some days I remember today’s verse. I used to have it written out on a small piece of paper and taped to my bathroom mirror because it’s such a wonderful thing to be reminded of in the morning. The paper got old and toothpaste-splashed so I threw it out when we moved. I should print it out again so it can be with me first thing every morning.
Trusting God and His faithful love is the best way to start my day, whether I get up and get busy or decide to crawl back in bed to finish sleeping, without those pesky worries nagging me awake.
Dear God,
Thank you for this beautiful reminder of how your faithful love is all I need every morning. Forgive me for fretting about things that ultimately don’t matter. Guide me throughout my day and redirect my focus toward your goals and priorities instead of mine. Fill me with your peace.
CamDevo 