In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3, NIV
Do you pray first thing in the morning? Is He your first thought—before the emails, schedule, worries, or to-do list?
If not, try experimenting for the next 21 days by thanking Him the minute your eyes open. Before your feet hit the floor, acknowledge His presence. Praise Him with your first thoughts. Then, pray in the car as you drive to school. Pray the moment you arrive on campus. Pray when you walk down the hall. Pray when you enter your classroom or office.
You don’t need long, polished prayers. A whispered, “Help me be patient today,” or “Guide my words,” invites God into your daily routine. Over time, those small prayers begin to shape your attitude. Stress softens. Interruptions become opportunities. Even difficult students or coworkers start looking different.
Research suggests that it takes 21 days to form a habit. And this habit is worth the effort because God listens to our prayers not just occasionally, but consistently. It’s a promise. He is not rushed, distracted, or unavailable. And when we begin the day expecting Him to work, we start noticing His answers in places we once overlooked.
Lord, give me the discipline to seek You each morning, expecting that You have good things in store for me, my students, and my school.
Copyright Karen Seddon.
Karen is the Florida Director for Christian Educators and the author of several books encouraging educators in prayer.
