in the morning when we rise...

In the morning, O Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait in expectation.— Psalm 5:3 In the Morning When I Rise by Sarah Young from Jesus Calling Note-Taking Edition As you get out of bed in the morning, be aware of My Presence with you. You may not be thinking clearly yet, but I am. Your early morning thoughts tend to be anxious ones until you get connected with Me. Invite Me into your thoughts by whispering My Name. Suddenly your day brightens and feels more user-friendly. You cannot dread a day that is vibrant with My Presence.   You gain confidence through knowing that I am with you — that you face nothing alone. Anxiety stems from asking the wrong question: "If such and such happens, can I handle it?" The true question is not whether you can cope with whatever happens, but whether you and I together can handle anything that occurs. It is this you-and-I-together factor that gives you confidence to face the day cheerfully.   In the morning, O Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait in expectation. — Psalm 5:3   O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You; my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water. — Psalm 63:1 NKJV   I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. — Philippians 4:13 *   Walk by faith, not by sight. As you take steps of faith, depending on Me, I will show you how much I can do for you. If you live your life too safely, you will never know the thrill of seeing Me work through you. When I gave you My Spirit, I empowered you to live beyond your natural ability and strength. That's why it is so wrong to measure your energy level against the challenges ahead of you. The issue is not your strength but Mine, which is limitless. By walking close to Me, you can accomplish My purposes in My strength.   For we walk by faith, not by sight. — 2 Corinthians 5:7 NKJV   Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. — Galatians 5:25   But I will sing of Your strength, in the morning I will sing of Your love; for You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. O my Strength, I sing praise to You; you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God. — Psalm 59:16–17   *   As you look into the day that stretches out before you, you see many choice-points along the way. The myriad possibilities these choices present can confuse you. Draw your mind back to the threshold of this day, where I stand beside you, lovingly preparing you for what is ahead.   You must make your choices one at a time since each is contingent upon the decision that precedes it. Instead of trying to create a mental map of your path through this day, focus on My loving Presence with you. I will equip you as you go so that you can handle whatever comes your way.   Trust Me to supply what you need when you need it.   Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him." The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. — Lamentations 3:22–26   In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. — Proverbs 16:9   Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him! — Psalm 34:8 NKJV Excerpted with permission from Jesus Calling Note-Taking Edition by Sarah Young, copyright Sarah Young. Your Turn   Let's start the day with the Lord! Even while waking, we can turn our attention to God and say, "Good morning, Father. I trust You with today. Help me to follow You. Thank You for being with me every moment." How do you begin your days? Come share with us on our blog. We want to hear from you! ~Devotionals Daily COMMENT Share this devotion with someone who needs it today.   Shop this bestseller from Jesus Calling®   Save 40% off Jesus Calling Note-Taking Edition, Leathersoft, Black, with full Scriptures  by Sarah Young   This special edition is sure to be a favorite in the popular Jesus Calling line. The cover has deluxe touches, giving a classic feel, along with large text, written-out Scripture verses, and journaling space in the margins. Leathersoft, Regular: $24.99 Sale Price: $14.99 + free U.S. shipping on orders of $35 or more SHOP NOW Experience a deeper relationship with Jesus as you savor the presence of the One who understands you perfectly and loves you forever. With Scripture and space on each page for personal reflection, New York Times bestselling author Sarah Young brings Jesus' message of peace—for today and every day.   Jesus Calling is your guide to living a more peaceful life.  By spending time in the presence of the Savior with the much-loved devotions in Jesus Calling Note-Taking Edition, you will:   Feel comforted by words of hope and encouragement Be reassured of Jesus' unending love for you Receive gentle guidance based on Scripture Strengthen your faith with Scripture verses Connect with Jesus further with reflection and meditation based on God's Word Written as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to the reader, Jesus Calling invites you to experience peace in the presence of the Savior who is always with you. Watch the Video   Are you someone who writes in the margins of your original Jesus Calling? You'll love this new edition!   Take a closer look   Space for recording notes or daily prayers + praise Learn More and Save Catch up on the weekly Jesus Calling® podcast - Stories of Faith The Jesus Calling Podcast invites you to hear real-life stories of faith as told by those who have experienced the power of living in His presence. The Podcast can be found on iTunes, Stitcher, Youtube, and the Jesus Calling website. They come out every Friday!  SOME NEW PODCASTS THIS MONTH   God Can Transform Us in Our Darkest Moments - Episode #269 with editor-in-chief of Guideposts Magazine, Edward Grinnan, and motivational speaker Damon West.    Where Do You Find God?- Episode #268 with EMMY Award-winning journalist and former physics instructor Dr. Michael Guillen, and country music singer and songwriter Larry Fleet.    When Your Eyes Are Blurred with Tears, God Will Help You See - Episode #267 with musician Dave Pittman and musician Briana Domenica.    Hold Up Your Lost Dreams to God - Episode #265 with Country music star Brett Young and author Sarah Jakes Roberts.   Wherever God Leads, I'm Going - Episode #264 with musician Travis Tritt and pastor Tom Phillips VIDEO PODCAST Growing Our Faith Through Our Grief with Stacy Henagan   Pastor, speaker, and author Stacy Henagan joins our Peace For Everyday Life series to share how she was getting stuck in pain after the loss of her infant daughter, and that she found herself trying to fit God in a box because she didn't understand His ways. Stacy says that "The key to moving forward out of disappointment and confusion with God is simply by learning to trust Him." Watch the video   *Sale prices valid through 09/31/2021, excluding eBooks and audiobooks.  eBook and audiobook purchases are fulfilled by our partner, Glose.  Free U.S. shipping on orders over $35 valid, excluding Alaska and Hawaii Devotionals Daily ~ our mission is to help you grow and share your faith. Did you receive this message from a friend? Sign up to start receiving Devotionals Daily.

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