Does God Want Me to Be a Morning Person? — A Nighttime Prayer

“And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.” – Mark 1:35 (ESV)

Please Pray:

Heavenly Father, I know there is no “formula” in scripture for what time of day or how long I should spend focused, alone time with You. However, Your word confirms that as believers, we do need to take our thoughts captive and set our minds on things above to stand firm in the face of a deceitful enemy that wants to turn our focus on our failures and flaws. Your word is alive and active, and I believe it can be a powerful weapon throughout my day when I pick it up first thing in the morning. Help me to create more restful rhythms in my life, including my morning routine. May the warmth of Your light piercing through the darkness of the fallen world around me relieve my anxiety, restore my peace, and revive my hope for each new day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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