Seek Him in the Morning

“But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.”

Psalm 59:16

In today’s Scripture David writes, “I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.” David made such a good life choice here. Somewhere in his growing-up years, perhaps when he was just a shepherd boy watching sheep, he decided to begin his day with God. No matter what was going on in his life, he took time to reflect on the strength, love, goodness, and protection of the Lord. The prologue to this very psalm reveals that David continued this practice—even though men outside his front door were waiting to kill him! The Bible makes the point that there’s something special about seeking God in the morning, especially in times of trouble. When you begin the day singing about His strength, you’ll be less likely to “sing the blues” when the day is over.

How good it is, Father, to color this day with praise before any other brushes paint it in dark shades of cynicism, negative talk, and despair. Thank You for meeting me in the quiet corners of the morning. With David, I say, “You are my fortress, and my strong refuge. I sing of Your strength and love because You share it so generously with me!”