Should I Be a Morning Person?

Dear reader, 

I am a morning person. I must admit I love being awake before others and being productive. 

I recall going to Walmart at 6 in the morning one day and seeing how effective I was with getting in and out. It shocked me that more people didn’t do this. 

But I must admit this past week has been quite troubling. I have been waking up with no issues, but while I’m awake I’ve struggled through my routines and rhythms. All because of one simple question. 

“Does God enjoy the mornings with me?”

I had begun to notice I would pray and study my bible in such a linear way, that it almost felt like there was no soul effort. I wasn’t doing it because I loved God, I was doing it because I believed that’s what God expected of me. And my response was obedience just for the sake of obedience. 

I took a step back one morning and didn’t read my bible. (Scandal I know.) and I just laid everything out before Him. I told him about my anger and disappointment in my mornings, how I felt disconnected from Him, and it seemed like I was acting out of duty and not love. 

So I stopped my routine cold turkey. It was so hard, but I wanted a legitimate relationship with my Creator and King, not a stagnant one. 

So I began seeking Him out in the mornings. Asking simply “What do you want this morning to look like?”

I must admit I write this without fully holding the answer to this question. 

In the morning I am quite scatterbrained. It’s not a pretty sight. 

I know I must submit and acknowledge God’s Lordship over the day, the world, my life, and my story first and foremost. 

Second I know I must be armed and ready for the battle that will rage in the day. 

God’s armor, Weapon, and Spirit will prepare me and make me ready for whatever comes. 

Third I want my response to God’s goodness and character to just be praise. To let everything that comes from me be a reflection of my God and king. 

Again. I don’t have this done right each day. Today I spent most of my morning thinking too much and not submitting to Him all thoughts in my head. 

But after I was able to recenter I could see His love, acknowledge His Gospel, and step back and allow grace to do its perfect work within me. 

When you wake up are you with God or against Him?

Does he enjoy your time together or is he ignored?

Seek Him out and sincerely ask Him “What needs to change Lord?”

Sincerely, 

Your Early Morning Riser

-Mitchell