Counsels on Wellness

Counsel #24 — Morning by Morning

Picture: Counsel #24 — Morning by Morning CWe 26.1

Each morning, find the quiet stillness of prayer, seeking guidance from the One who created the dawn. Before the world’s clamor begins, strive to align your heart with God’s will, recognizing that without His direction, your path can easily stray. Long for the divine compass of the Holy Spirit to guide your decisions, your interactions, and your thoughts throughout the day. This isn’t merely a passive hope, but an active surrender, a conscious choice to relinquish control and entrust your day to the Lord, inviting the Spirit to illuminate Scripture, to bring clarity to your thoughts, and to gently nudge you towards God’s intended path. This daily practice of seeking divine guidance through the Holy Spirit will transform your mornings from a mere routine into a sacred encounter, a foundation upon which you can build a day lived in obedience and gratitude, empowered by the Spirit’s presence.^[29] CWe 26.2

“Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, for in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You.” Psalms 143:8 NKJV CWe 26.3

“Consecrate yourself to God in the morning; make this your very first work. Let your prayer be, ‘Take me, O Lord, as wholly Thine. I lay all my plans at Thy feet. Use me today in Thy service. Abide with me, and let all my work be wrought in Thee.’” Ellen White in Homeward Bound, p. 147 CWe 26.4

Reflect: What practical steps can you take to minimize distractions and focus on God morning by morning? CWe 26.5