Hello Advent Family,

Do you have a morning routine?  Something that you always begin your day with to get started.  For some it is the gym or exercise.  Others lay in bed and hit snooze 3-4 times.  Some have to start with their morning coffee.  Others maybe it’s sitting down and thinking about the day ahead.  One thing that I am grateful for is that since I started writing this daily devo in March 2020.  This has been my mourning routine.  Even if there is something I must do immediately, I am thinking about this first thing when I wake up.  I find that it has greatly helped me to start the day well.  Let’s look at what David says about the refreshing impact of starting the day in the Word.

The law of the Lord is perfect,
    refreshing the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
    making wise the simple.

The precepts of the Lord are right,
    giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
    giving light to the eyes.

The fear of the Lord is pure,
    enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
    and all of them are righteous.

They are more precious than gold,
    than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
    than honey from the honeycomb. 

By them your servant is warned;
    in keeping them there is great reward.

This exact passage of scripture is repeated three separate times in the Psalms.  This indicates to me that not only was it important to David but that also he needed a reminder about it.  Many people over the years have asked me if I write these ahead of time or “borrow” other material but the reality is that this helps me to do this every morning probably more than it helps anyone else.  It is a chance to reflect on what God is doing and has done in my life.  It is a chance to encourage others which in turn does build me up as well.  I’m not trying to pursue anyone to read God’s word for the selfish benefits it provides, but I am giving us all a reminder of the power of God’s word in our lives when we start our day right.  I pray that you all have a great day.  I know that I am off to a good start.

In His Grip,

Pastor Dave