If you are wondering why pray in the morning when you can do it anytime, you probably have met and known Christians who are into praying every morning, and that may seem peculiar to you. But in truth, this is actually challenging you in the spirit, and it is God calling you into higher places. It is important to pray in the morning or at the moment you wake up because as one who has decided to follow Christ, you are to follow the Lord at the beginning of the day and not in the middle or only in the evening.
Imagine yourself as an army and, at the moment you wake up, you’re doing your tasks first; suddenly there is a surprise attack from the enemy. Not seeking God first thing in the morning is like going to a battlefield unprepared and without a weapon or shield. The enemy will surely wound you and hit you any time of the day. That’s the importance of praying in the morning—starting the day with God and entering into His rest and covering. Another reason is that during the day as we go on ahead with things we need to do, our minds are fully on them. But on waking up in the morning our minds are calmer, and receiving instructions and counsel from God is easier.
It is not an accident that you have read this article. That is God leading you to level up your prayer time with Him because He loves you; He desires to bless you, protect you, and cover you at the moment you wake up. And, of course, God desires that you seek Him first thing in the morning more than anything else.
You are blessed that God’s eye is upon you. He is touching your heart to take this invitation for a new journey with Him as you dedicate your first waking moment to spend time with Your Heavenly Father, Who cares for and loves you.