The first waking thoughts one may have in the morning are often of the problems he will be facing that new day. A positive thinker may see them as challenges or opportunities, but they are still troubles that come from the Enemy of Souls who tries to steal restful sleep at night and ruin the coming day.
The second thought, however, is that the the Lord sustained me and that Jesus is my protecting shield and Overcomer once again. Then the believer turns his attention away from his problems and gazes on the Lord. After his prayer he finds that the Lord has granted him victory, looked the enemies in the face and smashed them in the mouth.
The enemies lied and taunted, “There is no help for him in God.” But our Lord Jesus crushed their cheeks and broke their teeth so they couldn’t talk. Salvation belongs to the Lord and blessing is unto his people! Selah!
Morning prayer turns a potentially bad and depressing day into a great and glorious day. Turn your eyes upon Jesus; look full in his wonderful face. He is the lifter of my head.