David is a man in constant communication with God. He is constantly checking in with him about his concerns and his hopes. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that this process begins at the outset of his day. The prayers that we see are basically the same as we see at any other time. The formula for his communication is simple. He affirms God, orients himself, speaks clearly of his desires, fears and needs, and then reaffirms God’s role as sovereign over everything. This is often couched in an understanding of failure and victory. What is of note is that this process begins immediately in his waking hours. As we read on, we find that it often replaces his sleep altogether. It is a continual truing process which keeps his day oriented correctly. This is sadly not the case for many. With technology at play, we often taken god and replaced him social scrolling at the outset of our day, let alone in the quiet in between times. However, part of what made David a man after God’s heart was the repetitive way in which he oriented himself. He viewed sleep as a reset, with the responsibility to return to the starting position of communicating with God. We ought to place our prayers at the outset of our day as well. Our first thoughts in his kingdom should be to remember that he is king. To be thankful for that fact, and to wait upon his instructions. When we deviate from making him first, it leads to disaster.