It matters how you start

Good morning everyone,

Our theme for this month: “Renewed hope”

Our Bible verse for today: “How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth! For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise. God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.” Psalm 47:2 7-8 (NIV)

Our thought for today: “It matters how you start”

Not only do I write a daily devotional message each day, but I also use daily devotionals written by others in my own quiet time. In addition to early-morning prayer and Bible study, I also always have a daily devotional book written by someone else that I am in the process of working through.

Recently, some friends gave me a copy of a wonderful devotional book that I had previously been unaware of – “Face to Face” by Kenneth Boa. These devotionals are structured to guide your entire quiet time with the Lord. It begins with Scripture and suggested thoughts to guide you through a brief time of adoration. Then the same for confession, renewal, petition, intercession, affirmation, thanksgiving, and a closing prayer.

If you ever feel spiritually dry, or perhaps as if you are stuck in a rut and your prayers seem routine and uninspired and your devotional time feels weak, this devotional book can serve as an excellent tool to freshen up and renew your time with the Lord.

I recommend this to you because I believe early-morning quiet time with the Lord is an essential element in living victoriously throughout the day. It really does matter how you start your day because that sets the tone for the entire day. Billy Graham once said, “If I don’t start my day with Jesus, I meet Satan around every corner all day long.”

When it comes to living with a sense of renewed hope, how you start each day matters very much. Start your day spiritually refreshed and with a renewed sense of hope, and there’s a good chance you will carry that with you into your day.

Renewed hope makes you stronger and more likely to live victoriously. It matters how you start your day.

God bless,
Pastor Jim

(If you like what you’re reading in these daily devotionals, and if you would like more content from Oak Hill Baptist Church, join us on Sundays at 10:00, in-person if you are nearby or, if you are geographically distant or if you just can’t make it, online at www.YouTube.com/@oakhillbaptistcrossville

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