A good devotional book can be a powerful way to start the morning and pour into your spirit. Most of us wake up and reach for our phones before we even take our bonnets off, checking messages, scrolling social media, or thinking about everything we need to do. Before we know it, the day’s noise has already started. A devotional helps quiet that noise. It gives you space to breathe, center your thoughts, and invite God into your morning before the world gets your attention.
Here’s one worth adding to your list: Upon Waking by Jackie Hill Perry.
A lot of us reach for our phones before anything else. Emails, social media, text messages, doom scrolling (so easy to laugh at Facebook Reels for over an hour) and to‑do’s start pulling at our attention before our feet even touch the floor. And somewhere in the middle of all that noise, we might squeeze in a quick prayer… or we might rush out the door so fast that prayer doesn’t even cross our minds. It’s not that we don’t love God, it’s that our minds are constantly moving, and distraction has become our factory default setting.
That’s why this sixty‑day devotional offers honest, gentle nudges that help you pause long enough to say, “Lord, be with me today.” Each reading creates a little space for God in a world that tries to crowd Him out, reminding you that before you give your attention to anything else, you can choose to give it to Him.
And here’s the truth we don’t always want to admit: we cannot make it through the day by ourselves. We think we can, we try to, we act like we can… but the truth is we cannot. Half the time we’re out here running on caffeine and whatever leftovers are in the fridge to keep us going through the day. And then we wonder why by 2 p.m. we’re irritated, exhausted, and ready to fight the air.
Starting your day with God is about grounding yourself before life starts distracting you. When you begin your morning with Him, you are being intentional about putting Him first. It’s like giving your soul a warm-up before the world tries to run you ragged. It’s a reminder to connect with your creator during quiet moments, the busy ones, the frustrating ones, and the joyful ones. He becomes part of your rhythm, not just your rescue when life is acting up again.
So if you’ve been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or spiritually off, maybe it’s time to revisit your mornings with intention. Not grabbing your phone and watching social media reels or posting comments, not checking email, or running down the list of things you need to get done by 5pm. It’s a simple choice to wake up with God but it makes a big difference. Start with Him, Stay with Him, End with Him. Your day, and your spirit, will thank you!
Check out the book out when you have a chance, it can be purchased right here.