How to find a Godly morning routine

What even a routine and why is everyone and their mother talking about them??

The Oxford dictionary says a routine is : A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.

Does it even sound fun to do the same thing day after day morning after morning? Maybe it doesn’t sound fun but man oh man are they helpful and useful. Routines are a way to streamline your life. Scheduling and using routines can truly help you get your life and even your relationships.

Now, you may be thinking relationships? How can a routine help with a dang relationship? It is true though, being the best you can be will help and you can even add other people into your routines.

Having different routines for different times of the day is an incredibly productive way to live. Knowing when you are most productive/ creative/ motivated and then working your day around how you work will be life changing.

Mornings can be a perfect time to spend time with God. Beginning your day with Him, will always set your day on the right foot.

What you do the first part of the day can set the mood for how the rest of your day. But mornings look different for everyone. You may not have kids, you may have kids, you may have a job, or maybe not. Finding a routine that allows you to spend time with God first and foremost will benefit you.

There are a ton of routines that you can follow, but how do you find one that works for you?

Sit down and pray:

Sit down and pray about what you need out of a morning routine with Him. What you are looking for to start your day with? God is abounding in love and wanting to spend time with you.

Try praying to have a morning routine that will bring you to Him and His glory. Praying is also a beautiful way to start a morning routine. Praying frequently and fervently will bring peace and bring you to the life the Lord needs you to have.

Review what other people do:

Taking inspiration from others can be fantastic way to see what you like and what you don’t like. You do not have to copy others routines or patterns to the T but take what you enjoy and are prompted to try. Take inspiration and adapt it to you.

Asking people, you know their morning routine or search Pinterest/google to see what others do. There is endless possibilities for a morning routine and trying out to see what works best for you takes practice.

Decide what you want out of your morning

Are you looking for more time in the bible? Potentially you would just like to have quiet time with the Lord. Determining what you are looking for in your mornings you wont be able to create a morning that brings you closer to God.

Maybe you want to do it all spend time praying, reading the bible, and doing a devotional, etc. Knowing what you are asking from your morning will help you find a flow for it all.

Play Worship Music:

God gave us music, it is often mentioned in the Bible to sing praises. I mean heck you have a whole book in the Bible of songs.

Taking advantage of the blessing that He gave will bring you peace and hope. Creating a morning worship playlist will bring you back to the mindset of joy and start your day right.

Some great artists that are in my personal morning playlist are Josiah Queen, Casting Crowns, Rend Collective, as well as classical music and piano.

Use a study method:

Using a method to help you dig into the Bible will be an excellent addition to your morning routine. SOAP is a form of stepping dipper into the Word. I have a whole post on using SOAP method, I will link that here. As well as a SOAP study book. It is filled with templates to complete the SOAP method. The link for the book is here.

The APPLE method is another wonderful way to study the scriptures. I also have a post about using the APPLE method. I will link it here.

By taking advantage of a study method can help you focus, dive in the word, and motivate yourself to bring yourself closer to Him.

Christian podcasts:

Listening to a Christian podcast is like spending time with likeminded friends and inspire you. Hearing other ideas and what different people think. It can create a beautiful opportunity to hear other perspectives and that can lead to important moments in life.

There is so many dark things online and the devil has his hand in it, that is for sure. But podcasts/YouTube and things similar can create a village from technology.

Move your body:

God has graced us with bodies made to move. Worship Him and all He has given by moving your body and keeping it healthy as can be.

We need to take care of ourselves and enjoy all the abilities that movement can bring. A body in motion stays in motion. Getting into the routine of moving will help you to continue showing your gratitude for your body.

Meditate:

Sitting down in silence focusing on just letting the thoughts come and go is so beneficial. This can help you let go of what is and not worrying about changing it. Let God’s plan be what it is.

A calm quiet space is a perfect time for the Holy Spirit to be able to speak to you. He comes to you in a still small voice. Meditating on God’s plans for you, your goals, your life, or just sitting and

Meditation is beneficial for your health and mental well-being. Focusing on the Lord during that time will only boost the benefits of taking 10 minutes and meditating.

Devotional books:

Devotional books can guide you to a better relationship and bring you to a space of insight and revelation. Reading can bring peace and light to you. So, reading a devotional in the morning can set you on the right feet.

Sometimes reading other people’s point of view can point you in a thought-provoking direction. There are plenty of amazing devotional/religious books. Try a used book store or Amazon!

Make a drink:

Make yourself a nice coffee or a tasty tea and sit and have a little date with the Lord. Tell Him all your thoughts, dreams, and troubles. Bring it all to Him.

Sit with Him while you enjoy the blessings He has given to you. Having a coffee date with a good friend can be amazing. A coffee date with the Lord can be soul cleansing.

Conclusion:

While routines can sound ew and boring. Finding one that works for you and your life will bring you closer to the you, you want to be. What could be better than adding a morning routine to your life that makes you the best version of you that you can be and especially one that is filled with the Lord and His love for you.

There is plenty of routines to follow, adapt and create. Discover day by day and by adding new things or taking things out what God wants you to focus on in the morning. You can’t go wrong starting the day off with Him!

Have a fantastic morning!!