There’s something about the first light of dawn that grabs the imagination.  The hope that a new day brings, the potential of a fresh start, the assurance of the end of the long dark night, or a reminder of that awesome day when Jesus came forth from the grave.  These possibilities and many more make the dawn special.

A new dawn is a great time to spend in God’s presence in prayer.  Giving Him thanks and praise, interceding and taking our concerns and questions to Him always makes for a better day.  For me, this is the time when I see things more clearly than before because that ‘still small voice’ is somehow easier to hear and discern. The early morning is when Jesus went to pray, and so it seems like the time for me to pray also…

There is just no better way to begin a new day that at the feet of the Master, with the rising sun as reminder of His resurrection.  Maybe that’s it, maybe that is what makes this time so great for prayer… maybe it is because I am starting my day with the reminder that just as Jesus rose from the grave, when the great Day comes, so will I.

Yes, maybe that’s it!

Thanks to “Bargo” for the photo!