Morning Reset with God

Hi Garden,

Sometimes, I get so overwhelmed with life, work, family etc. That I need to take some time and just reset. During my reset, my goal is to clear out all the things I've taken on during the week. The stress from deadlines, the comments from coworkers, and all the pressure I put on myself. This time with God is necessary for so many reasons. It helps me release control, focus on Him, and just be in His presence.

What is A Morning Reset With God

This is an intentional morning spent with God with the purpose of reconnecting with Him.

Sometimes the reset might involve reading Scripture and journaling. Other mornings, it might look like sitting quietly with a cup of coffee and praying. You might have 30 minutes one day and only 10 minutes the next.

The goal is to make room for God.

When our minds are crowded, it's difficult to recognize what we're actually feeling, what God may be teaching us, or what needs to be surrendered to Him. A morning with God gives us an opportunity to bring those things into the light.

Start with Stillness

Before jumping into the responsibilities of the day, give yourself a few moments of stillness.

Take a deep breath, sit quietly, and say a simple prayer: "God, I'm here and I'm listening"

Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God.”

Stillness creates space for us to notice what has been going on inside of us.

Ask God to Show What's Clouding Your Mind

One of my favorite things about spending intentional time with God is that it gives me an opportunity to be honest about what's really going on in my heart.

Ask yourself:

• What has been taking up the most space in my mind lately?

• What am I worried about?

• Is there something I'm disappointed about?

• Is there something I'm trying to control?

• Have I been comparing myself to someone else?

• Is there a conversation or situation I keep replaying?

You don't have to judge your answers. Just notice them. Then bring them to God.

Write it Down

If your mind tends to wander during prayer, grab a journal and write everything down.

You can literally write:

“God, I'm worried about…”

“I'm frustrated about…”

“I don't understand…”

“I'm afraid that…”

“I need You to help me with…”

Getting your thoughts onto paper can help you separate what's actually happening from the endless scenarios your mind may be creating. Then, instead of carrying those thoughts into the rest of your day, intentionally surrender them to God.

Spend Time in His Word

After you've had an opportunity to quiet your mind, spend some time in Scripture.

You don't have to read five chapters.

Choose a short passage and sit with it.

Ask:

What does this show me about God?

What does this reveal about me?

Is there something God is inviting me to trust, change, or remember?

And don't feel pressured to have a huge revelation every morning. Sometimes the verse you need isn't something new. Sometimes God simply needs to remind you of something you've already forgotten.

That He is with you.

That He is faithful.

That you are loved.

That you don't have to figure everything out today.

That His grace is sufficient.

Your Morning Reset Doesn't Need to be Perfect

There will be mornings when you wake up late.

There will be mornings when your quiet time gets interrupted.

There will be mornings when you read Scripture and your mind wanders the entire time.

Don't let perfection turn your time with God into another source of pressure. God doesn't need a perfect morning routine. He just wants your heart.

So start where you are.

Open your Bible. Make your coffee. Sit in your car. Take a walk. Write in your journal. Pray while you get ready for work.

Because the purpose of a morning reset isn't to create a picture-perfect morning. It's to create a God-centered one.

And sometimes, the best thing we can do at the beginning of a new day is simply clear away some of the noise, lay our burdens before God, listen for His voice, and remember:

I don't have to carry yesterday into today. God is already here.