Morning Prayer

Psalm 5:3 - "In the morning, O Lord, You will hear my voice; in the morning I will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch."

While evening prayers are often built upon reflection concerning our day, our time with the Lord in the morning should be hopeful. The prophet tells us in Lamentations how the Lord's mercies and compassions are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). Promises such as this should evoke expectancy in God's children as they prepare themselves for the upcoming day.

Morning Prayer should be deliberate. For some, this means sitting or kneeling in a quiet place. For others, they may meet God as they walk, bike, or run. Wherever we meet God during our day, we should keep His word close at hand. Meditating on God's word and then praying it back to Him should be the ongoing discipline of every believer. For those who choose to exercise while praying, the word of God should be rich in their minds and hearts. There are few things as delightful as when God makes His word come to life during our prayer times. No matter where we choose to meet Him in our morning devotions, we should always have open hearts that cry, "Speak Lord, for your servant is listening!"