Psalm 5:3 My voice you shall hear in the morning, O Lord. In the morning I will direct it to you, And I will look up.

As sure as the sun rises, so also is the mercies of the Lord. What is your plan for the first moments of your day? Do you have a plan that involves your relationship with God? Folgers coffee has a slogan, “The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup.” If this is the purpose of waking up then waking up is not that profitable. Today is the day the Lord has made we will rejoice and be glad in it, Psalm 118:24 tells us. Do you have the faith to rejoice in the Lord?

Our day should begin in the presence of God. We should open His word and read. We should pray and ask Him for everything to make it through the day. Then we should praise and worship Him. No matter what is going on, God should be the focus of all. He is our redeemer, our shield, the God that supplies our need. We should run to Him as we do our earthly fathers. In good times and hard times. No matter if the days are hard and full of problems, He is the One with the answers. And he wants you to come to Him. He wants to help and uplift you.

When you wake up, look up. Seek His presence. Give Him all of your praise and trust Him for your needs. Life may not be easier because He wants your faith to increase in Him. But through the tough times you will feel His love for you. God is good, and He is good all the time. Do you believe that? If you do, then live it our through your walk in this world!