Before the day begins, a short pause on the driveway in the morning cool can remind us that God is near and already walking with us

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.

We often expect God to speak through the spectacular—fire from heaven, bold signs, or big breakthroughs. But what if the voice we’re waiting for is already speaking in the quiet? Elijah didn’t hear God in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire. He heard Him in a whisper. If we want to hear that whisper, we might need to quiet the noise around us. Here's how.

Even in the stillness of a dark driveway or the quiet company of deer in the yard, God whispers His presence to us. This blog explores how we can recognize His grace in the small, everyday moments.