Good morning, my friend.

Grab your coffee.

 

Can I tell you about one sentence that changed my life?

It came from my son.

At the time, I was feeling overwhelmed. I knew I needed to take better care of myself. I wanted to exercise. I had every intention of exercising.

But every day… life got in the way.

Maybe you know how that feels.

I’d tell myself, “I’ll do it after breakfast.” Then after work. Then after dinner.

Then tomorrow.

 

Tomorrow has a way of showing up over and over again.

One afternoon I was talking with my family. My husband reminded me of my promise to start working out. Before I could offer another excuse, my son quietly said:

“Mom… the best time to work out is first thing in the morning, before you do anything else.”

That was it.

One sentence. Simple. Almost obvious.

 

But I couldn’t stop thinking about it.

The next morning my alarm went off at 5:00.

Everything in me wanted to stay in bed. But I remembered his words.

 

Before I could talk myself out of it… I got up.

That first morning wasn’t magical. It wasn’t easy. Honestly, I was sleepy.

But I finished.

 

Then I did it again the next day.

And the next.

 

Before long, something  unexpected happened.

I wasn’t just building a healthier body.

I was building a different kind of life.

Because once exercise came first… Everything else seemed to fall into place.

After my workout came my quiet time with the Lord.

Then journaling.

Then preparing the day’s devotional.

By the time most people were just beginning their day… mine already had direction.

 

✝️ What God Has Been Teaching Me

Jesus said:

“Seek first the kingdom of God…” – Matthew 6:33

I’ve read that verse for years.

Lately I’ve been asking myself…

“What am I putting first?”

Not just spiritually.

Practically.

Because whatever comes first usually shapes everything that follows.

I’ve discovered that the battle isn’t really about exercise. Or productivity. Or even mornings.

It’s about priorities.

When I give God – and the things He’s called me to do – the first part of my day… the rest of the day feels different.

Not perfect.

Just… anchored.

 

♥️ A Little Encouragement for Your Week

Maybe there’s something you’ve been trying to fit into your life.

Prayer.

Exercise.

Reading your Bible.

Calling a friend.

Starting that project God has been nudging you toward.

What if the answer isn’t finding more time…

What if it’s choosing what comes first?

Sometimes one small decision, made before the world wakes up, can quietly change everything.

 

🎥 This Week on Guardians of Biblical Truth…

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If you haven’t watched the Eight Lanes of Biblical Truth pilot videos yet, the playlist is waiting for you on the homepage, including the FAQ playlist from The Vanishing (Rapture Ready) seasonal book series featuring Irene and Ann.

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Thanks for sharing coffee with me this morning.

I’ll see you next Saturday.

With love,

Ann

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