Two months ago, we talked about how habits form—and how repeated practices quietly shape the direction of our lives. When something becomes a habit, we stop deciding to do it. Our brain simply takes over and runs it on autopilot.

In this second episode of our ongoing series, One Practice That Can Change Your Life, we introduce Habit #2: Morning Watch—a simple but powerful practice of giving God your first attention at the start of the day.

The idea is straightforward: God before day. Word before phone.

Instead of beginning the morning with notifications, news, or noise, this habit invites you to spend the first fifteen minutes awake oriented toward God—His presence, His Word, and His love—before the demands of the day rush in.

In this episode, we talk through:

• Why the first moments of your day matter more than you think
  

• How habits form when practices are repeated with intention
  

• Why fifteen minutes is realistic—and already something we give to what matters
  

• How a “first watch” posture reshapes clarity, peace, and attentiveness to God
  

You’ll also hear a simple, repeatable rhythm for practicing Morning Watch:

• Setting your alarm slightly earlier
  

• Avoiding your phone at the start of the day
  

• Returning to the same seat, the same time, the same space
  

• Reading Scripture, journaling, praying, and inviting God into the coming day
  

Over time, this practice reduces guilt and shame around spiritual life, replaces pressure with expectancy, and trains both body and soul to begin the day grounded rather than reactive.

If practiced daily for 6–7 weeks (yes, you can take Saturdays off), Morning Watch can move from intentional effort to life-giving habit—one that quietly shapes how you think, pray, love, and move through the world.