034. The Power of a Meaningful Morning Routine

Discover the impact of morning routines and the 'Start Your Day Right' Challenge for a transformative start to your day.

 

Today I want to introduce you to 3 ladies: Sally, Gabby, and Nancy. 

 

Sleepy Sally

Sally’s alarm is going off again and she’s already hit the snooze twice. She has to get up and get ready for work. Sally slept through her morning alone time again. She wants to start her day with the Lord but now she’s gonna have to pray on the way to work and maybe read a few scriptures in her Bible app as she waits in the drive-thru to get coffee. Sally tells herself - It’s not ideal but it’s better than nothing right?

Maybe next Monday she’ll try getting up earlier to actually sit down and have her coffee with Jesus time. 

 

Good Intentions Gabby

Gabby only hit the snooze once this morning then jumped up to get ready. She starts the coffee brewing and then gets ready for her day. Dressed. Makeup done. Hair fixed. Okay, Gabby grabs her coffee, Bible, and notebook and sits down to have her alone time with the Lord. She’s been trying really hard to make this happen and here she is. Gabby sits down at the table, opens up her Bible to a random page and begins to read. Then she decides she better set an alarm for when she needs to leave because she might get so immersed she loses track of time. Then she checks the notifications on her phone and sees 15 new emails, someone tagged her in something on FB, and her favorite tik-tocker just posted a new video. Nope. Nope. Not doing it. She sets her phone down and turns back to the scripture. Where was I? Gabby rereads the verse she just read and moves on to the next one. Her mind begins to wander and now is thinking about what to cook for dinner. She realizes she needs to pick up some groceries today and begins to make a list on her phone. Next thing she knows her alarm is going off…it’s time to leave and Gabby realizes she went from her grocery list to Facebook and lost track of time as she caught up on what everyone else was doing. She feels awful that she got distracted and lost track of time but she has to head off to work. 

 

Noble Nancy

Nancy sets her alarm so that she wakes up an hour before everyone else. She gets up with the first alarm, quietly brushes her teeth then heads to the kitchen. She set the timer on the coffee pot the night before so it is brewed and ready to be poured into her favorite mug. Nancy settles in at the kitchen table in front of the window where she can hear the birds chirping. She has her morning basket that contains everything she needs. Her Bible, journal, devotional book, and planner. 

She sets her phone to do not disturb so she is not distracted by notifications of incoming emails or social media posts. Nancy spends about 5 minutes enjoying her coffee, listening to the birds, and allowing herself time to be fully awake. She remembers her friend's husband is having some tests run today and she jots his name down in her journal so she remembers to pray over him. She is also very aware of how grateful she is that she has overcome sickness in her own life. She writes a quick note in her journal as she thanks the Lord for touching her life and healing her body. Nancy opens up her Bible to Jeremiah which is where she has been reading this week. She comes to verse 29:11. God has a plan for her life. She takes a minute to write that verse in her journal and asks the Lord to show her His plan for her life. It’s been a bit of a mess lately and she could sure use some direction. She remembers the book idea she had before she got sick. Maybe it’s time to start writing again. She makes a note in her journal to schedule some writing time. She draws her attention back to the next scripture and reads for a while more, pondering on the words as she reads them and making notes of words that stand out to her. Nancy’s alarm beeps softly to remind her she has 15 minutes left. She pulls out her calendar, schedules some writing time for that week, and sets a reminder on her phone to check on her friend that afternoon. Nancy spends the remainder of her time in prayer and continues to stay in an attitude of prayer and thanksgiving as she begins to get ready for her day. 

Introducing the "Start Your Day Right" Challenge

"As we've explored the morning routines of Sally, Gabby, and Nancy, it's clear that how we begin our day shapes our mindset, focus, and spiritual connection. 

If you've found yourself relating to any of these scenarios, I have an exciting opportunity for you. I'd like to introduce you to the 'Start Your Day Right' Challenge—a transformative journey designed to elevate your mornings and deepen your connection on your spiritual journey. 

This challenge offers a structured approach to cultivating a mindful morning routine, aligning with your spiritual goals, and creating space for a positive atmosphere.

It's an invitation to embark on a journey of positive transformation alongside a community of like-minded individuals. So, are you ready to take the first step toward a more intentional and purposeful morning routine? Let's dive into what the 'Start Your Day Right' Challenge has to offer and how it can make a significant difference in your daily life."

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