The Little OnesSample

How to start your day off right

My little one seeks me every morning to assure himself that he is not alone, to rest,  to find comfort on my chest, and to ask for food. He understands that he needs his mother first thing in the morning. I cannot help but think I am perhaps the first thought on the little one’s mind every morning. The little one knows he needs me every morning, and I am sure every child knows they need a mother whether that need is met or not.

Parents play a crucial role in their children's development of self and perception of the world. These are few things developmental theorists assert about parent-child relationships.

As I reflect on my little one’s behavior and parent-child relationship theories, these questions come to mind:

Is it reasonable for me to be too busy to spend time with God, knowing that my sense of self and identity is found in Him?

How can I expect God to order my steps throughout the day if I do not seek or acknowledge Him before I go about my day?

Isn’t it important for God to be the first thought on my mind every morning?

What would each day look like if I consistently seek God first despite my “busy schedule?"

I invite you to also reflect on these questions and meditate on Psalm 63:1.

While God understands that life can be busy, He wants us to understand that our day will be better when we start it off by acknowledging that we need Him. Starting each day with a simple “Thank you Jesus for today,” or “This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it,” goes a long way.

Let’s put God first each day. That’s how to start the day off right!