(Psalm 143:8) Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.  Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.

This verse showed up on my Bible app last week as the verse of the day.  It is from the middle of a psalm in which David is crying out to the Lord for help because his enemies are closing in.  Reading through this Psalm, I found special meaning in verse 8.  

When I wake up in the morning, my mind goes to what should I do today.  On a good day, I remember to seek the lord with prayer and thanksgiving; I mainly start with the Lord’s Prayer.  Some days, I wake up sooner than I want, and my mind is full of the pressing matters at hand.  I think through how I will approach the day, and onward I go to take care of things.  After I get into my plan, and things aren’t going so well, I remember that I need the Lord’s help every day.

Imagine that the first thought when you wake up is of God’s unfailing love for you.  The first words you speak are to God – “I have put my trust in you.”  Your relationship is now confirmed, and you are ready to utter your first request – “Show me the way I should go this day, for to you I entrust my life.” 

I believe, contained in this one verse, David has shared with us the best way to start the day.  Connecting with our God and seeking his help will surely give us our best day.