Morning by Morning, February 18, 2026 — “Watch and See What He Will Say”
Good morning, Lord Jesus. Be high and lifted up, here in my heart and in the moments of my day. ...
As I seek the leading of Your Spirit, the ancient words of the prophet Habakkuk come to mind:
“I will stand my watch And set myself on the rampart, And watch to see what He will say to me, And what I will answer when I am corrected
Then the Lord answered me and said:
‘Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it’” (Habakkuk 2:1-2).
In these first moments of my morning, I’m watching to see what You will say to me. I’m listening for Your leading, seeking to be sensitive to Your Spirit, drawing near to You as You draw near to me, surrendering my thoughts to Your thoughts, my desires to Your desires, with You being at the center my focus.
Some call this contemplative prayer or centering prayer. Your Word calls it “waiting” on the Lord (Palm 37:7; Lamentations 3:26).
Before running out into my day with all I think I need to do, I first come to You in my just to be with You. You quiet my spirit, You open the eyes of my heart, You speak in Your still, small voice, You hold me close, and center my soul in a spiritual intimacy with You—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit of God.
Then I’m ready for my day. Like Habakkuk said, I can “write down the vision” and “run” with it.
Like Isaiah said:
“Those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31).
Before I run into my day, I watch and wait before You. And far from wasting time, I’m honoring You with my time. I’m letting You know You’re first in my life, You’re the priority of my day, You’re the Source of anything good that I will be and anything good that I do.
And while I’m watching and waiting, You’re already moving mightily on my behalf:
“For since the beginning of the world Men have not heard nor perceived by the ear, Nor has the eye seen any God besides You, Who acts for the one who waits for Him” (Isaiah 64:4).
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays
My friend, may you be drawn into the deep Presence of the Lord every morning as you watch to see what He will say to you, starting your day centered in Him, in Jesus' name. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!
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