Wake Up, for God's Sake! - Dr. John Ortberg

About this sermon

What's the right way to wake up? In this reflection on Psalm 5, John Ortberg continues the daily rhythm begun in Psalm 4. Evening is the time of peace. Morning is the time of hope. And don't worry: you don't have to become a morning person. John explores how Psalm 5 gives us a practical way to begin an ordinary day with God, even when we wake up carrying heavy burdens, difficult circumstances, or unanswered questions. Drawing from the ancient Christian invitation Sursum corda, “Lift up your hearts,” and the wisdom of Francis de Sales, John invites us to preview the coming day with God. What meetings are ahead? Who will you encounter? Where might you be tempted? Where might you have an opportunity to serve or encourage someone? Bring your actual day to God. Then wait expectantly. Maybe we shouldn't call the thing that wakes us an “alarm clock” at all. As John puts it, perhaps we need a resurrection clock. God has given you another day. This one will never come again. In this episode: Psalm 5 as a morning prayer The rhythm of Psalms 3, 4, and 5 Why you don't have to be a morning person Waking up with God when life feels heavy Sursum corda: Lift up your hearts Why waking shouldn't begin with alarm Francis de Sales on morning prayer Previewing your day with God Preparing for difficult interactions Looking for opportunities to serve Why morning is the time of hope The “resurrection clock” Living this day surrounded by God's care Scriptures: Psalm 3:5 • Psalm 4 • Psalm 5 • Proverbs 27:14 • Psalm 118:24 #Psalm5 #JohnOrtberg #MorningPrayer #Psalms #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #MorningRoutine #Hope 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 The Right Way to Wake Up 00:23 Psalms 4 & 5: Evening and Morning 00:46 I Wake Because the Lord Sustains Me 01:03 God's Kingdom, Not Mine 01:15 You Don't Have to Be a Morning Person 01:42 All Time Is God's Time 02:11 When You Wake Up Heavy 02:54 Every Morning Is a Resurrection 03:22 Map Out the Coming Day 03:40 Sursum Corda: Lift Up Your Hearts 04:01 Living Today in God's Hands 04:30 Why Do We Call It an Alarm Clock? 05:14 Don't Wake Up Alarmed 05:40 Psalm 5: The Morning Prayer 06:33 Preview Your Day With God 07:21 Prepare for Difficult People 07:47 Look for Opportunities to Serve 08:27 Talk Through Your Day With God 08:45 Wait Expectantly 09:01 You Need a Resurrection Clock 09:11 This Is the Day the Lord Has Made 09:32 Two Ways to Live Today 10:27 Surrounded by God's Favor 10:47 This Day Will Never Come Again 11:10 Wake Up, for God's Sake!