Some mornings, our feet have barely touched the floor before our hearts are carrying the whole day. There is a message we dread answering, a change we did not choose, or a worry that followed us into sleep and waited for us to wake. We reach for the phone, start the coffee, and begin trying to hold everything together. Yet right there, before the rush takes over, we can pause and whisper, “Jesus, I need You today.”
Spending time with Jesus does not require a perfect morning or a peaceful life. An open Bible at the kitchen table, a few quiet minutes before work, or an honest prayer through tears can be a beginning. He welcomes us as we are. James 4:8 offers this tender invitation: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (NKJV). We do not have to figure everything out before coming close.
Sometimes we hesitate because we do not know how to pray. Begin by thanking Him for something real: another morning, someone who loves you, or strength to get through yesterday. Tell Him what hurts. Admit where you need forgiveness. Ask for wisdom, name the people on your heart, and place the day in His hands. Jesus taught us to pray, “Your will be done” (Matthew 6:10, NKJV). Those few words can help us loosen our grip on the outcome we have been trying so hard to control.
Your prayer might sound like this: “Jesus, thank You for loving me through all that is unfinished in my life. I am worried about things I cannot fix, and I need Your help. Forgive me where I have chosen my own way. Give me wisdom for today, protect my heart, and help me love the people I meet. Show me what to do and give me courage to follow. I place my plans, my family, and my fears in Your hands. Your will be done. Amen.” There is room to stumble over the words. There is room to cry. You are speaking to the One who already knows your heart.
Then open the Scriptures. You might begin with a short passage from a Gospel and notice how Jesus treats someone who is hurting. Read slowly. Consider what the passage reveals about Him and how you can live it today. Psalm 119:105 says, “Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path” (NKJV). A lamp gives enough light for the next step. Often, that is exactly what we need.
Allow a little quiet, too. Meditate on what you have read instead of immediately filling the silence. Listening does not always mean hearing an answer or having a strong feeling. Let Scripture guide you, ask for wisdom, and weigh your impressions against God’s Word. His purpose for today may unfold through a simple act of obedience: making peace, keeping a promise, or noticing someone you would normally hurry past.
This is the surrender at the heart of Get Out of His Way. We cannot keep Jesus in the co-pilot’s seat while insisting on choosing every turn. Following Him means trusting Him with the direction, including when the road changes. During those unsettling seasons, He continues His work in us. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17, NKJV). Yesterday’s mistakes do not have to dictate today’s choices. We can learn, turn toward Him, and begin again.
There are also days when discouragement tries to pull us back into fear, bitterness, or old habits. Scripture warns that the enemy seeks to destroy, and it calls us to stand in God’s strength (1 Peter 5:8; Ephesians 6:10–18). Putting on His armor means holding to truth, receiving Christ’s righteousness, walking in peace, trusting through faith, remembering our salvation, and relying on God’s Word while praying. Guarding our hearts includes being thoughtful about what we watch, believe, and repeat. We can remain watchful while resting in His care.
When the day becomes too heavy, return to Him. Lay the resentment, the unanswered question, and the need to control everything at the foot of the cross. Surrender may need to happen again at lunchtime and again before bed. Jesus meets us there with grace. As we spend time with Him, His love begins to shape our responses—a gentler word, a patient pause, a willingness to help. Before the world gets in, let Jesus in. Then keep walking with Him, one faithful step at a time.