Words of Comfort, Hope and Joyনমুনা

Waking up in the morning marks the first moment of consciousness after a night's sleep. We are not fully awake during sleep, although our subconscious mind may still be active. The alarm, sunlight, birdsong, or traffic rouses us, and it also triggers the process of thinking.

According to ancient Indian wisdom, though it may sound superstitious, the first thing we see or hear as we wake up determines our day’s fate. So, people who believe in omens are keen to see their favorite idols or hear mantras that would bring good luck.

The Psalmist emphasizes the significance of the morning, but in a different manner. It is not what he initially sees or hears that counts, but what his God observes and hears. This person of God is confident that God’s ears are open to their prayers in the morning. In other words, his first thought in the morning is a prayer he offers to God. The Hebrew for "I prepare a sacrifice for you" could also be translated as "I direct my prayer to you" (ESV note) or "I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly" (NIV).

Instead of waking up with the worries of the previous day or the challenges of the day, we must first speak to God Almighty, who is waiting to hear from his children.

Tomorrow morning, before the scroll, the schedule, or the stress—pause. Let your first thought be worship. Make space for sacred beginnings. Set your heart’s compass toward God and watch how the day follows.