It’s hard to start the morning off right. Whether you’re a morning person up at the crack of dawn, or a night owl who hits the snooze as many times as possible, it's a challenge to have the time you need to prepare for the day ahead.

Often you want to reflect on your goals and prepare yourself to meet the challenges ahead of you. But at the same time you’re trying to pack lunches, coordinate evening schedules and make yourself presentable.

One helpful way to get in the right frame of mind is to turn to God's Word and meditate on Bible verses that fill you with hope, joy and truth. By turning to Scripture, you can start your morning on the right foot (even if you got up on the wrong side of the bed).

1. Philippians 4:13 (GNTD):
   "I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me."
2. Proverbs 3:5 (GNTD):
   "Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know."
3. Isaiah 26:3 (GNTD):
   "You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you."
4. Psalm 27:1 (GNTD):
   "The Lord is my light and my salvation; I will fear no one. The Lord protects me from all danger; I will never be afraid."
5. Numbers 6:24-25 (GNTD):
   "May the Lord bless you and take care of you; May the Lord be kind and gracious to you; May the Lord look on you with favor and give you peace"