“In the beginning, God…”, are the very first words of the Bible. This points us toward honoring God, who should come first for us in every day and every event. To start your day off right doesn’t mean to wake up thinking about what to eat for breakfast or about the mountain of work waiting to be done. Getting out of bed on the right side is all about morning scripture prayers and quiet time with the person who loves us most in the world: God. Are you prepared to say, along with the ancient authors of the psalms, “As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness” (Psalm 16:15)? Here are five powerful scripture verses to help you start your day with God.
“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)
“This, then, is how you should pray: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.” ” (Matthew 6:9-11)
“Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4:4)
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“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.” (Lamentations 3:22-23)
“Praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” (Psalm 150:4-6)
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