Devotional #35 from Psalm 88:13 speaks to prayer in the morning. While prayer is appropriate at any time of our day or night, prayer is best in the morning when our body, mind, soul and spirit are fresh from a rejuvenating rest. Prayer in the morning requires choice and discipline if we are to consistently pray in the first part of our day. Matthew 6:33 tells us to "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

There are times when I think, I think, that we can miss God in the midst of our day if we are not intentional about connecting with Him at the beginning of the day.

Harold J. Sala wrote of a young boy and his experience.
The boy whispered, "God speak to me." And a bird chirped, but the boy did not hear. So the boy said again, "God speak to me." The thunder rolled, but the boy did not hear God in the thunder. Then the boy looked around and said, "God let me see you." And a star shone: but the boy did not see God. The boy screamed, "God show me a miracle!" And a child was born, but the boy did not see a miracle in it. Finally the boy yelled, "Touch me, and let me know you are here." So God reached down and touched the little boy....but the boy brushed the butterfly from his shoulder and walked away unknowingly."

Begin your day with fresh connection with the Lord and likely you will see and hear Him during your day. Beginnings are so important to endings.