Each day, I begin by meditating on thoughts that spread light into the new day that is dawning.

As soon as I can focus my thoughts (even before my first coffee!), I lift my spirits by thinking “This is the day that the LORD hath made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!” (paraphrasing Psalm 118:24 KJV).

I think of something I’m looking forward to today.

Maybe I’ll visit someone.

Maybe I’ll talk with someone on the phone.

Maybe I’ll read a good book.

Maybe I’ll watch episodes of a series I’m streaming.

My thoughts turn to the comforting thought that whatever this coming day brings, it is a day that the LORD hath made.

Although things may happen today that make me sad or disappointed, I can trust that the LORD is in control of whatever happens to me. (Romans 8:28,37-39).

Although things may happen today that make me suffer illness or pain (or even death), I can trust that the LORD is in control of whatever happens to me. (Romans 8:28,37-39).

And so, I’ll draw comfort and strength by remembering: “This is the Day that the LORD hath made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!”

QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT

What thoughts depress you first thing in the morning?

What thoughts encourage you first thing in the morning?

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For my other blogs about meditating in the morning, please read my blogs “Going Further onto the Patio”, “Amazing Grace: Birdsongs!”, “Pandemic Wisdom: Leaves and Birds”, “Pandemic Wisdom: Meditating”, “A Foggy Sunrise”, “Mountains and Hills Breaking Into Song”, and “God Cares for Each Bird That I See Each Morning”.