How can we incorporate the principle of "every morning" into our daily routines? Anchoring in the Promise “Because of the LORD’s loving devotion we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!” (Lamentations 3:22-23) Why “Every Morning” Matters • God literally renews His mercies at the dawn of each day—an objective fact, not a metaphor. • Each sunrise is a divine invitation to reset, receive, and realign our hearts. • Morning rhythms establish the trajectory for everything that follows (Proverbs 8:17; Psalm 90:14). Practical Ways to Live the Principle • Wake With Awareness – As soon as consciousness returns, verbally thank the Lord for fresh mercy (Psalm 92:2). – Refuse to rehearse yesterday’s failures; confess and leave them behind (1 John 1:9). • Open the Word First – Give God the “firstfruits” of time (Psalm 5:3). – Read a short passage aloud; underline one truth to carry all day. – Suggested plan: Gospel on Mondays, Psalms on Tuesdays, Epistles on Wednesdays, Prophets on Thursdays, Wisdom books on Fridays. • Speak a Morning Sacrifice of Praise – Sing or recite a Psalm (e.g., Psalm 63:1-4). – Declare God’s attributes: “You are faithful, merciful, sovereign…” – Praise realigns emotions with truth (Isaiah 61:3). • Submit the Day’s Agenda – Lay out meetings, chores, and decisions before Him (Proverbs 16:3). – Ask for specific grace to handle each item without anxiety (Philippians 4:6-7). • Receive Instruction – Listen quietly for the Spirit’s promptings (Isaiah 50:4 “morning by morning He awakens my ear”). – Journal any directive or reminder; obedience later will hinge on capturing it now. • Fuel With Scripture-Based Affirmations – “Your mercies are new; therefore I expect provision.” – “Great is Your faithfulness; therefore I will not fear.” – Speak them while showering, commuting, or preparing breakfast (Joshua 1:8). • Practice Midday Check-Ins – Briefly pause at lunch to recall the morning verse. – Thank Him for mercies already seen; ask for fresh supply for the afternoon (Hebrews 4:16). • Evening Reset for Tomorrow’s Dawn – Review the day; mark evidences of mercy. – Forgive offences quickly (Ephesians 4:26-27). – Go to sleep expecting another wave of “new every morning” in a few hours. Living Testimony When these patterns become habit, mornings cease to feel rushed. We step into the day conscious of covenant love, armed with Scripture, and ready to display the faithfulness we just celebrated. Every sunrise becomes a mini-resurrection, proving yet again that “His mercies never fail.” |
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