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Watching for God

In Psalm 5:3, David prays: “O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.”

Did you catch the importance of this timing? I would go so far as to say that God understands the sacrifice of coming to Him in the morning, as it’s the time that counts double because the day is fresh. It’s a new start. God is just waiting for you to say, “Here are the puzzle pieces of my day. I don’t know where they fit, but I am going to commit them to You in prayer and be watchful for what You do. When the pieces all fit together, it will be beautiful because You will make it good.”

When we start the morning being watchful for God, we are more likely to be aware of His presence all day. What are some other practical ways you can do this? You can leave Scripture notes for yourself with dry-erase marker on the bathroom mirror, or place 3 x 5 cards in your car, locker, or on your refrigerator. I like to set an alarm on my phone to remind myself to pray and reset in the middle of the day. It takes only a few moments to be encouraged and redirected.

When you think about God throughout the day, thank Him that He is in charge. When little stresses pop up, immediately say: “Here You go, God, another puzzle piece.” The more you practice this, the more it will become a godly habit.

Being watchful means giving God the first and last words over your day. Listen this morning for the truth He wants to carry with you, and then tonight, check back to see what He says about your day. As Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote: “We are silent early in the morning because God should have the first word, and we are silent before going to bed because the last word also belongs to God.”

God, thank You for wanting me to be with You. Thank You for hearing my voice. I will give You the pieces of my day, so that coming to You and watching for Your work in every aspect of my life becomes a habit. What do You want to tell me today? In Jesus’ name, amen.