Sit UP! If it were up to me, I would snooze the three alarms I have set from 7:30 to noon-ish. My first task when reaching semi-consciousness is to sit up in bed. As seemingly unimportant as this moving from a sleeping position to a reclining position is, it shortens the time it takes me to become entirely conscious monumentally. One thing that helps me to achieve this is using the Pandora app as an alarm. I have it set to play the “Christian Workout” station at the same time every morning. AIA Devo I have had the privilege of being exposed to Athletes in Action and all of the amazing resources that they have to offer. One of my favorite tools that they provide are devotions provided daily via text message. I am not usually an advocate for corny, athlete themed, and usually shallow devotionals. However, this one truly changes my mornings with God. Despite it being short, sweet, and to the point, it offers amazing insight into how to be an athlete that worships God on and off the field. This is something that all Christian athletes want to do but do not know how. This Devo shows me each day another way that I can shine God’s love through my sport. Get Up and Podcast After prayer and getting out of bed, I begin to get ready for the day. As I brush my teeth, do my hair, get dressed, make my coffee, and do anything else I need to prepare myself for the day, I listen to a Breakaway Podcast. I heard about this powerful resource through the Delight Women’s Ministry on my campus. Breakaway is filled with sermon series’ that are relevant, applicable, and most importantly grounded in scripture. Nothing ruins my morning more than heresy. Although these podcasts are recorded on the campus of Texas A and M and delivered to college students, I think that any adult who wants a tall glass of Jesus juice in the morning can benefit from these podcasts. When I do not have time to listen as I get ready, or if I know I have a long drive ahead of me that day, I will plug my phone into the aux and listen to the podcasts during my commute. I have had some amazing Jesus moments in my car on my way home or to doctor’s appointments. Eat Something
I am not a breakfast person. I actually hate eating in the morning. Just the thought of trying to swallow food before 10 am makes me want to gag. I also rarely have time to eat a decent meal between getting ready and my first event of the day. However, eating something in the morning has definitely helped my energy, focus, and happiness in the long run. I keep a steady supply of Greek or Probiotic yogurt in my mini fridge so that I can grab it and eat it on the go. I also keep protein and granola bars in my backpack at all times to eat in class when I finally get over that “food makes me want to gag” phase of my morning.
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