It’s like buttoning up a jacket. If you don’t match the first button with the correct button hole, it won’t turn out correctly.
Start your day by giving the next 24 hours to God and asking Him for wisdom and strength.
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” Psalm 143:8 NIV
As always, Jesus is our example: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” Mark 1:35 NIV
The other morning I woke up thinking about a concern in our lives. Two of my early morning devotionals reminded me: “Those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength.” Isaiah 40:31.
Oh, what relief to have the Lord speak to me specifically about waiting.
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22 ESV
Just remember a quote from a missionary friend who was facing trying situations –
“God you have got a big problem” Her way of saying she handed it over.
I love that!