This daily writing prompt asked how the first hour of your day starts or morning rituals, so to speak. I am writing how this was some years back, not today. The reason for this is I would like to get back to that way for many reasons, but the reason will conclude this post.
The minute I awake I hit the coffee button that is preset to begin it’s magic. I then with coffee in hand head to my area of solitude where my Bible and about 5 devotionals await me. Everyone knows not to disturb me the first hour of my day. This is the time I spend with God getting refreshed and ready to tackle what lies ahead. I read, then meditate, then pray or commune with God. As I sip on my morning coffee the day begins to look brighter. I can assure you the magic is all from God, not the coffee.
I have already made my ‘to do’ list the night before with ‘Spend Time With God’ at the top of that list. I would not forget this if not written down, but the entry just seems to fill my day with useful and needed things. So I do it. Every day, first thing.
This ritual, as some might say, of spending time with God always makes my day go smoother or maybe it is my attitude toward the day that gets helped. Whichever it is it works so I continue to make this a part of my day. His words seem to go deep in my spirit and when things come up that I may not be expecting I don’t always flip out and create unneeded stress in my life or the lives of others because somewhere in my spirit His words are remembered and acted on whether consciously or unconsciously. Funny how that works, but He does tell us that His words are alive and active not returning to Him void, but working where intended to work. I can vouch for that, over and over and so can my family who gets the opportunity to witness this each day.
So, without fail, each morning remains the same and everyone benefits. God just works His magic and gives me a tune up every morning. When I have failed to follow my ritual I find that my day is rocky, not smooth and my attitude is lacking in beneficial ways. I said at the start of this writing that the conclusion would tell why I want to get back to this, but if you have read this post the answer should be obvious. This time I allot to God is like starting over each day, a do over, in a way. I may have messed up some things, but God gives me a new day to start something new with. To do things His way, the right way and feel good about it.
Sometime back I veered off my beaten path of spending time with the most important person in my life and boy, how I feel it. Things just come up that I had rather they didn’t and my attitude in how I handle them is so lacking it is quite scary at times. I have no backup packed in my spirit to use. In fact, I’m depleted of arsenal. As you can imagine it is not a pretty sight for me nor anyone remotely near at the time. I am angry, upset, and confused much of the time because my way is never a good way to act or react. I plan on getting back to this morning ritual soon because I need the filling only God can give me every single morning. I need gassed up by God prepared for what lies ahead. I need spiritual weapons to fight most things in my life and the only way to have these weapons is to sit at His feet and refuel and receive. In fact, there is no better time to begin than now. So, as I close I will make time to sit at His feet. What better time than now? I encourage you to follow suit. You won’t regret it and your days will go so much better. Try it for a week, then ask those closest to you if they can tell a difference in you. The answer may surprise you, but not me. You see I have traveled this path before.
When God Speaks 
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