early morning devotions. Before the hectic day begins with its noise and numerous distractions, there is usually a calm that is uncommon to any other time of the day, a peaceful prerequisite for entering into the prayer closet with Christ. Christ set an example for us when He rose up early and prayed. Morning is the first step to the list of “things to do” written out the night before and a world of unknown plans prepared by God for us to become acquainted with. Morning is a wonderfully private time