From Panicked To Peaceful: Nine Steps That Transformed My Mornings
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There’s a quote I’ve seen online that says, “Morning is God's way of saying one more time, go make a difference, touch a heart, encourage a mind, inspire a soul and enjoy the day.”
I haven’t been able to find an attribution for this quote, but I love its message. Each new day is an opportunity to walk in our God-given purpose. We have a chance to make a difference. How we spend our mornings matters because our mornings set the stage for the remainder of the day.
When we arrange our mornings in a way that promotes peace, we not only decrease stress and increase our efficiency, we also put ourselves in a much better position to connect with God, do good work, and love the people He’s given us to love.
In light of this, I'm sharing the link to an article I wrote for the Joyful Life Magazine. It's called "From Panicked To Peaceful: Nine Steps That Transformed My Mornings."
I hope to encourage and equip you to have more peaceful, purposeful mornings! You can read the first bit below and then click the link to read the rest!
You are in my thoughts and prayers, and I’d love to hear from you in the comments!
In purpose and faith,
From Panicked To Peaceful: Nine Steps That Transformed My Mornings
I had an appointment with myself at the coffee shop to write, and I was determined to arrive before the crowds. But, as was so often the case, I was running behind schedule.
Rushing to collect my things, I darted around my house like a cat chasing a laser pointer. Laptop—check. Notebook—check. Cell phone—check. I was about to dash out the door when I remembered one last item I needed. As I raced up the stairs to grab it, my heart pounded and my mind buzzed with the stress of another hurried morning.
It wasn’t until I finally arrived at the coffee shop, however, that I realized just how hurried I’d been. As I stepped out of my car, I looked down at my feet...
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