Some benefits I’ve found of having an early morning time with the Lord:
1. Less distracted
2. Not rushed
3. Refreshed – I can stay awake!
5. Better focus
6. Time to plan
7. Sets tone for my day
8. Better mood
9. Easier to track my spiritual growth
10. I look more forward to going to bed
11. It’s trained me to think about the Lord first thing when I wake up
12. Easier to couple with exercise
13. Leads to more joy
14. I am more productive all day
15. I feel more accomplished
16. I have something to chew on all day
17. Keeps my sermon study separate
18. I can see God’s word at work all day
19. The Holy Spirit builds on that foundation throughout the day
20. I’ve been more consistent
21. Find myself praying more throughout the day
22. Less restlessness
23. More boldness
24. More connected to the Lord than ever before
25. Peace
What do I do during that time? Prayer, reading Scripture, reading a Bible-based book, memorizing scripture, listening to the Holy Spirit, worship, listening to a sermon, and exercise. I pray when I am driving, usually talking out loud. I seem to connect with the Lord quicker, hear what His Spirit and Word are saying, and feel more empowered. My vision for serving and loving others has increased. My time is more rewarding and I’ve noticed more fruit in my life. I actually look forward to going to bed where before I didn’t want to go to sleep. A lot of restlessness has gone away. It has also made me more disciplined in other areas of life.
We must feed our souls. We must connect with and experience the Lord.
What benefits do you see in meeting with the Lord in the morning?
stephen R Harrison 
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