COMMANDING YOUR MORNING

COMMANDING YOUR MORNING

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Job 38:12

Supporting Texts: Psalm 5:3, Psalm 143:8, Isaiah 50:4, Lamentations 3:22-23, Mark 1:35

INTRODUCTION:
The morning is a strategic period in every believer’s life. It is the beginning of a new day, a new season, and a fresh opportunity. What we do with our morning often sets the tone for the rest of the day. God Himself instituted the morning as a time of visitation, mercy, and new beginnings.

Scripture makes it clear that spiritual forces contend over the destinies of men in the early hours. Job 38:12 reveals that mornings can be commanded, structured, and declared into. This means that the believer has the power to prophetically shape the outcome of their day by engaging heaven in the morning hours.

When we neglect the early hours, we allow the enemy to sow tares and manipulate the events of the day. But when we rise early and partner with God, we secure victory, favour, direction, and peace. Let us now explore how we can command our morning for a victorious life.

1. THE MORNING IS A TIME OF DIVINE MERCIES

a) God's mercies are renewed each morning (Lamentations 3:22-23)
The dawn of each day brings a fresh flow of God's love and compassion toward His people.

b) Each morning is a new opportunity from God (Psalm 118:24)
Every day is a divine gift, and we must embrace it with thanksgiving and purpose.

c) God's voice can guide you early (Psalm 143:8)
When we seek God early, He reveals His lovingkindness and direction for the day.

d) Divine intervention is easily accessible in the morning (Psalm 90:14)
A soul that meets God early receives satisfying grace to face daily challenges.

Biblical Example: The Israelites and the manna (Exodus 16:21)
God provided fresh manna every morning, teaching them daily dependence on Him.

2. THE MORNING IS A TIME OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE

a) Evil powers operate at night and must be confronted at dawn (Matthew 13:25)
The enemy plants trouble at night, so we must uproot them early.

b) Spiritual gates of the day must be taken early (Psalm 24:7)
The morning allows us to declare authority and dominion at the gates.

c) Morning declarations can cancel satanic agendas (Isaiah 54:17)
We can reverse evil projections through powerful morning decrees.

d) Rising early strengthens spiritual alertness (Mark 1:35)
Jesus rose a great while before day to pray—our perfect example in warfare.

Biblical Example: Abraham and early intercession (Genesis 19:27)
Abraham went early to the place of intercession and saw God's judgment fulfilled.

3. THE MORNING IS A TIME TO SEEK DIVINE DIRECTION

a) The Lord speaks clearly to attentive hearts in the morning (Isaiah 50:4)
God opens our ears to hear His will when we engage Him early.

b) Divine wisdom is accessible in the early hours (James 1:5)
By seeking God early, we can receive fresh wisdom for daily decisions.

c) Morning devotion brings clarity and insight (Proverbs 8:17)
Those who seek Him early will find Him and receive understanding.

d) Morning instructions establish a divine path (Psalm 5:3)
Laying your plans before God each morning positions you for success.

Biblical Example: Moses meeting God in the morning (Exodus 34:2)
God commanded Moses to come early for revelation and covenant renewal.

4. THE MORNING IS A TIME TO DECLARE YOUR DESTINY

a) Your words shape your day (Proverbs 18:21)
Life and death are in the power of the tongue—use your mornings wisely.

b) Prophetic declarations establish order in your day (Job 22:28)
What you decree in the morning can direct the course of your day.

c) You can frustrate demonic programming through declarations (Jeremiah 1:10)
Pull down, uproot, and plant spiritually with your morning utterances.

d) Speaking God’s promises releases angelic activity (Psalm 103:20)
Angels heed the voice of God’s word spoken from your mouth.

Biblical Example: David declaring praise early (Psalm 57:8)
David awakened the dawn with his voice of praise and prophetic declarations.

5. THE MORNING IS A TIME TO SURRENDER YOUR DAY TO GOD

a) Commit your day to the Lord (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Trusting God with your plans positions you under His guidance and favour.

b) Early devotion builds daily intimacy with God (Psalm 63:1)
Seeking Him early draws His presence near and strengthens your spirit.

c) God orders the steps of those who acknowledge Him (Psalm 37:23)
Surrendering your day invites divine orchestration of your affairs.

d) Daily consecration shields you from temptation (Matthew 6:13)
Committing your day to God invites deliverance from evil.

Biblical Example: Jesus’ morning fellowship with the Father (Mark 1:35)
His daily submission empowered Him for impactful ministry.

CONCLUSION:
Commanding your morning is not a religious routine—it is a spiritual necessity. Your morning determines your momentum, and your momentum determines your manifestation. When you arise early to seek God, war spiritually, declare your destiny, and receive instruction, you set the course of your day under heaven’s supervision.

Refuse to leave your day to chance or demonic manipulation. Take control of your day by engaging in morning warfare, worship, word meditation, and prophetic declarations. As you do so, you will experience a new level of daily victory, peace, and divine direction.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, I receive grace to rise early and seek Your face every day.
2. Lord, let every morning bring me divine mercy and direction.
3. I cancel every evil projection against my day in Jesus' name.
4. Lord, order my steps and lead me into divine appointments today.
5. Every gate of my day, open to favour and breakthrough in Jesus’ name.
6. I decree my day is fruitful and free from demonic influence.
7. O Lord, speak to me early and guide me in all I do.
8. Let my morning sacrifices be acceptable before You, O God.
9. I frustrate every demonic meeting held overnight against me.
10. I command this day to align with the will and purpose of God for my life.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. Your morning shall bring you mercy, favour, and direction!
2. You shall wake up into divine appointments and open doors!
3. No evil programmed into your day shall stand in Jesus’ name!
4. You will hear God clearly and walk in His perfect will today!
5. Your day is sanctified for blessings and supernatural breakthroughs!
6. Every morning shall be a gateway to divine surprises for you!
7. God’s presence will overshadow you every new day!
8. You shall rise and shine early, and your light will never go dim!
9. The enemy will not hijack your morning again!
10. From today, your mornings will produce testimonies of divine intervention!