Early one morning, I got up from the night’s rest
and stole quietly out to find day at its best.

Our yard had a bench, so I there took a seat
and looked towards the glistening fields of wheat.

The sun was just rising, increasing its glow,
coming up from the horizon for a grand “daybreak” show.

The chirping of the birds had already started.
One squirrel chased another—across the lawn, they darted.

The flower beds looked like worlds of their own,
where sunlight and dewdrops together had grown.

The cat prowled through the flowers and around the birdbath,
then scooted over to explore what might be down the stone path.

Her kittens awoke, frisked about, and climbed trees,
playing with branches that swayed in the breeze.

Such blessings God gives us but not everyone sees,
because some are still sleeping while the dawn flees.

P. A. Oltrogge

“It is good to give thanks to the Lord and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; to declare Your loving kindness in the morning, and Your faithfulness every night….” Psalm 92:1-2 NKJV

“In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” Psalm 5:3 NIV

“I rise before the dawning of the morning, and cry for help; I hope in Your word.” Psalm 119:147 NKJV

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him.’” Lamentations 3:22-24 NRSV