How to Start Your Day with God

How you begin your morning shapes the rest of your day. For many of us, the alarm goes off, and the first thoughts that come to mind are stress, regret, or exhaustion. But the Bible offers us something better: a way to start each day with a fresh slate, filled with God’s mercy.

Lamentations 3:22–23 says: “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

That means no matter how yesterday ended, today begins with new mercy. God offers a daily reset — forgiveness, compassion, and strength to face what’s ahead.

Think of it like a whiteboard wiped clean each morning. Yesterday’s failures don’t have to carry into today. Or like a heavy backpack of guilt lifted off your shoulders when the sun rises.

So how do you start your day with God? Begin with gratitude: thank Him for fresh mercy. Release yesterday: don’t carry old failures into a new day. Receive His promises by faith: even if you don’t feel forgiven, trust His Word. And extend mercy to others: treat them the way God treats you.

Every sunrise is an invitation from God to start fresh. His mercies are new, His love is unchanging, and His grace is enough for whatever today holds. That’s how to start your day with God.

We’ve all had days we wish we could erase — words we regret, choices we’d take back, or opportunities we missed. The truth is, holding on to yesterday’s mistakes can weigh us down and rob us of the fresh start God wants to give us today.

In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson unpacks the hope found in Philippians 3:13-14, where the Apostle Paul says, “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

Through this encouraging devotional, you’ll discover:

• Why your past does not have the power to define your future.
• How God’s grace frees you to move forward with confidence.
• Simple steps you can take today to release regret and embrace God’s new beginning.

If you’ve been stuck replaying old mistakes, this message is for you. God’s Word reminds us that His mercies are new every morning, and He calls us to press on with fresh hope.

Start your day encouraged, uplifted, and ready to walk in the freedom God has for you.

Feel weighed down by guilt? Unsure how to ask God for forgiveness or where to start again? This episode gives you a simple, Bible-based way to come clean with God and move forward today—no fancy words, no hoops to jump through.

We’ll walk through four clear steps:

1. Be honest — tell God the truth in plain words (Psalm 51).
2. Ask clearly — name what you’re sorry for and ask His forgiveness (1 John 1:9).
3. Receive by faith — trust that in Christ, you are forgiven (Romans 8:1).
4. Take the next right step — make amends where you can and keep walking with Him (Micah 6:8).

You’ll hear a short story, a few key verses, and a guided prayer you can repeat word-for-word on tough days. If you’ve been stuck in shame, this will help you swap the self-talk for God’s truth and get your feet moving again.

By the end you’ll have:

• A simple prayer of confession you can use anytime
• A one-page pattern to rebuild trust and peace
• Hope for tomorrow, not just regret about yesterday

Pause, breathe, and pray along with me during the episode. If it helps, share it with a mate who needs a fresh start. And if you’d like prayer, send me a request—I’ll pray with you this week.