I Will Awaken the Dawn — A Prayer From Psalm 57

Wake up, my soul.
Wake up, every song I know.
Before the sun is fully up, I want to praise You.

David sang this from a cave,
hiding from danger, far from home.
Even there his heart was steady,
and he sang so early he woke the dawn.

Lord, my heart is steady in You too.
Whatever this day holds,
I want to meet it singing.
Let me hum Your praise while I make the bed,
and carry the tune out the door with me.

Your love is higher than the heavens.
Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
Be lifted up, O God, above the sky,
and let Your glory fill the earth,
starting with this small corner where I am.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

When to Pray This

Pray this early, before the house is awake, or while you make the bed or put the kettle on. It is a good one for a hard morning when you would still like to begin with a song.

A Verse to Hold On To

"My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music." — Psalm 57:7 (BSB)