Most mornings I wake up before the sun, not by alarm but by rhythm. In the quiet of our prayer garden, especially in spring and summer, I’ve found a sacred stillness where I can meet with God. This devotional reflects on those early moments and how they help anchor the heart before the day begins.

This morning, I opened the Bible App’s verse of the day—John 16:33. Jesus doesn’t sugarcoat life. Trouble is inevitable, but so is His victory. What if peace isn’t about avoiding struggles but learning to trust the One who has already overcome? Let’s talk about that today.

Yesterday, I was sure we’d be home today. But the snow didn’t come like expected, and now I’m debating whether to venture out. Life is full of these moments—times when plans shift, and we’re left deciding how to respond. Maybe interruptions aren’t just obstacles; maybe they’re opportunities. Let’s talk about trusting God when things don’t go as planned.

We all search for joy, but too often, we chase after things that leave us feeling empty. True, lasting joy isn’t found in success, possessions, or even perfect circumstances—it’s found in God’s presence. Psalm 16:11 reveals the secret: “You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence there is fullness of joy.” When we seek Him first, we step into the kind of joy that doesn’t fade, no matter what life brings. Discover how to walk in that joy every day.