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Kenny Thomas

July 9 & 12, 2026

How to Start the Day?

Scripture - Mark 1:35-39

Objective - Everyday needs to happen by starting the day with the Father.

Mark 1:35(NASB 1995)

35 In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there.

Prioritize a prayer time

Discipline of time

Discipline of place

Discipline of being connected

Mark 1:36-37(NASB 1995)

36 Simon and his companions searched for Him; 37 they found Him, and *said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.”

Pressure of Life

The interruption

Getting away from the world's perspective

Mark 1:38-39(NASB 1995)

38 He *said to them, “Let us go somewhere else to the towns nearby, so that I may preach there also; for that is what I came for.” 39 And He went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out the demons.

Getting connected to the purpose

Refusing to be sidetracked

Remaining mission-driven

Active obedience

The morning routine 

Recognizing distractions

Power in the mission

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