The First Song

The birds have been waking me up lately. They sit somewhere nearby singing sweetly and reminding me that when I wake up my first song of the day should be in praise of my Lord.

I love the words to the song by Sara Groves:

In the morning when I rise
Help me to prioritize
All the thoughts that fill my day

Before my schedule
Tells me that my day is full
Before I'm off and on my way

I want to praise you
I need to praise you
Let the first song that I sing
Be praises to my God and King

Before the curtains part
Before my day is starting
Before I make up the bed

Before the snooze alarm
Reminds me that it's morning
Before the dreams have left my head

I want to praise You
I need to praise You
Let the first song that I sing
Be praises to my God and King
(Praise the Lord, Praise Him)
(Praise the Lord, Praise)

Before my feet hit the floor, I'll praise you Lord, I'll praise you Lord
Before I fill my cup, I'll lift you up, I'll lift you up
Before I start my day, I'll sing Your praise, I'll sing Your praise
Before I start my car, before I get too far....

I want to praise You
I need to praise You, oh
Let the first song that I sing
Be praises to my God and King
(Praise the Lord, Praise Him)
The first song that I sing be praises..
Let the first song that I sing be praises..
(Praise the Lord, Praise )
Let the first song that I sing
Be praises to my God and King

Such a good reminder!

Thankful:

48. for the sweet songs right outside my window.
49. that I can sing.
50. For freedom to worship
51. that I have a King worthy of praise.
52. for the training I've received on how vital prioritizing my day with Him is.
53. that there will never be an end to the praising.