If you wake up for a job at 4am like me, you know that rising earlier is just not going to happen. Instead of making unrealistic expectations for yourself, take the morning drive, or your make-up routine, and commit your day to the Lord. Ask Him
a. To remind you of His love and faithfulness today. (Rom. 5:2-6; Psalm 86:15)
b. To help you show others sympathy instead of taking offense. (James 3:13; 1 Peter 3:8)
c. To keep you focused on your priorities and that those priorities would line up with His. (Prov. 19:21; Eph. 1:3-6)
d. To give you wisdom in every situation. (Prov. 10:13; Col 4:5; James 3:17)
e. To help you make time for Him later today. (1 Peter 1:8-9; Luke 10:38-42)
f. To give you opportunities for reaching out to other people. (1 Thess. 5:11; Rom. 10:14-15)
g. To help you put aside any negative feelings in order to do your best. (Col. 3:23-24)
*Later on in the day you can re-read the corresponding verses. These truths help you pray for things in His revealed will – it will keep your thoughts aligned with God’s Word and will refresh your heart!
Other Helpful Hints:
Prepare a To-do List the night before.
Realize that some things on the to-do list may not happen.
Allow yourself plenty of time to get where you need to be in the morning. Being late is never appreciated. It demonstrates unprofessional behavior at work and can cause hurt feelings between friends. Early is on time!
Discipline yourself to follow a routine now because if you do not choose the regimen, your bad habits will make the choices for you.
Plan on having spontaneous fun! Get creative with your down time. Include other people in your days because the relationships you build are so important. Shopping trips, watching TV shows, having coffee or tea, exercise, long drives, cooking – there are so many ways to facilitate fellowship. Take advantage of them and enjoy the time you have. Life is daily!
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