“And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed” Mark 1:35, ESV.
“But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you” Matthew 6:6, ESV.
It is important to begin your day by spending quality time with God. The truth is praying for a few minutes on your way somewhere won’t do. With everything you may be facing, only through God will you overcome them all. With where He wants to take you, only He can get you there.
Naturally, it can seem like spending time with God doesn’t help you, and to belittle the part that it plays in your success. The devil will lie and fight against you to invest in it. He will gladly provide you with all kinds of reasons, including sleep, not to begin your day with God. However, your most vital relationship is the one you have with the Father. It is the powerful key to every door, every answer, every financial decision, all grace, and every bit of strength you’ll ever need.
Prayer: Father, thank you for your truth today. I can’t do anything good apart from you. Teach me how to spend quality time with you. I will sit at your feet, Jesus. I will trust in the power of prayer, worship, and your word. I pray that as I spend time with you, remind me of who I am and where I am weak, Father, make me strong. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Study: John 15:5, Galatians 5:16, Luke 22:39-40, 1 Chronicles 16:12
I was wondering about praying in public, in secret etc. I thank you for you understanding in this topic, I knew that we should seek GOD early and I do daily, however that helps to make it more plain. Thanks
Agreed! When I don’t prayin the morning or before I start my day, everything seems off. However, as you said we can pray publicly and at times in secret. However, people say breakfast is the most important meal of the day but seeking God in the morning before all else is good for the soul. As deer pants for water so does my soul.
Thanks for this reading I practice prayer and meditation every morning and when I forget I feel that something is wrong I need to start turning the TV off and read and meditate in silence ????
Thanks for this reading I practice prayer and meditation every morning and when I forget I feel that something is wrong I need to start turning the TV off and read and meditate in silence ????