How we start our day usually sets the precedent for how
the rest of it is going to go. If we have a great start, we can expect a great
finish. If we’re not intentional about starting our day right, it is easy for
us to fall off the wagon as the day goes by.
No matter what your past has been, remember that today is
the first day of the rest of your life. What you do today will determine how
your future is going to be. Let’s look at five things we can do to start our
day right.
Sync with God. When we take the time to
sync with our Maker, we tap into His potential in us. Spending time with God is
not a luxury, it’s a necessity. Making God the first
priority in our lives plays it to our advantage. It brings us favor for the
day. When we honor God with our time, He will honor us with His talents and
treasures!
Honor your family. Our families are
the most valuable to us. The world has a way to pull us down. When we wake up
loving and blessing our family, we set a tone for positive experiences in life.
Just like taking vitamins, give them your support right up front. Tell them how
much you love and appreciate them. People are not mind readers. Say, “I love you. I believe in you. You can do
anything. I’m proud of you!” Reassure them of your loyalty and commitment
to them. When you have peace at home, you’ll have peace throughout the day.
Eat a healthy breakfast. We are a triune
being. Our body, mind and soul are interconnected. If one part is not healthy,
it will affect the other. If you had a million dollar race horse, would you
feed it junk food and treat it ordinarily? You wouldn’t attempt to drive your
car empty on gas and expect a smooth journey. Likewise, when we don’t eat a
healthy breakfast, our body cannot give us the optimum performance. Eat
selectively to put healthy protein and nutrition into your system. You’re made
in the image of God. Your body is not only where you live but it’s where God
lives. Honor God by honoring your body.
Reduce stress. A little bit of planning on
our part can eliminate a lot of early morning drama. For example, fill up your
gas tank at the end of the day instead of trying to do it before you head out
to work. You already know that traffic is going to be unpredictable, why don’t
you start fifteen to twenty minutes early every day? This means you may have to
go to bed a few minutes earlier. Don’t burn the candle on both ends. If you’re
chronically trying to find your keys, change your habits and place your car key
right by the door every day. If you’re raising kids, make sure to prepare their
clothes, shoes, and lunches the day before, not
waiting until the morning rush. Planning ahead reduces pain for everybody.
Reduce stress whenever you can!
Adjust your attitude. Life is 10% what
happens to us and 90% how we respond. You can either be a thermostat or a
thermometer. No matter what comes your way, don’t jump on the emotional roller
coaster. You can control your emotions. No one can make you feel inferior
without your permission. Just because people give you their toxic waste,
doesn’t mean you have to take it. No one can make you upset, frustrated, and
angry. You’re solely responsible for your own happiness. Time is how you choose
to spend it and you have options. You can choose your career and the people you
want to work for. Don’t allow other people and their behavior to put you in a
bad mood. One of my friends says, “A bad
attitude is like a flat tire; unless you change it you’re not going to go
anywhere.” Be a bounce-back person. Not everything is going to go your way.
Shake it off quickly and step it up. This day is a gift. Don’t let strangers,
co-workers, or even your boss, steal the beauty
wrapped up in it!
Friend, each new day is a blank page in the diary of your
life. How you start this day will
determine what the rest of your day will look like. Don’t fill your schedule
with appointments. It’s better to be productive than to be busy. Let the Holy
Spirit guide you today. Honor the people you love. Put proper fuel in your engine.
Make someone’s day. Your attitude will determine your altitude. I pray and
declare that the rest of your life will be the best of your life. Start today
right!
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