Are you looking for a miracle to transform your mornings? If you’ve been feeling like every morning is a chaotic race to the finish line, I might have just the solution for you. Introducing The Miracle Morning Routine.
Could this really be the “miracle” routine you’re looking for? Maybe.
Continue reading to learn more!
If you haven’t heard of the Miracle Morning Routine, based on Hal Elrod’s book, The Miracle Morning, it’s worth exploring. Instead of purchasing or borrowing the book, I’ll provide you with an overview of the Miracle Morning principles.
The Miracle Morning consists of six short, simple self-improvement activities you are to complete every morning. It follows the acronym of SAVERS, each letter represents a particular activity to accomplish in your morning routine.
Are you ready to commit an hour to self-improvement before your daily responsibilities begin? Improving your spiritual health, physical health, mental, and emotional health?
It has the potential to create a significant impact in your life!
First, let’s decipher what each letter stands for and then explore how to incorporate each one into your morning routine. My personal Miracle Morning takes one hour total to complete all six of the steps.
The first S stands for Silence.
There’s nothing like the sweet sound of silence in the early morning hours.
Before the world wakes up. Before your kids wake up.
There’s something marvelous about it!
Whether you’re enjoying a cup of hot coffee while enjoying your silence, or spending time in prayer, silence is a great way to start the day.
Ways to Practice Silence:
- Prayer
- Meditation
- Simply sitting (maybe outdoors?)
- Gratitude
- Reflection
- Deep breathing exercises
Any of the ideas above would be a perfect start to the day. Choose what feels best for you in that moment. It can vary from day to day.
TIME: 6 minutes
A stands for Affirmations.
Affirmations are beneficial for beginning your day with positive talk rather than the negative self-talk we tend to gravitate towards.
They can be “I am…” statements that affirm who you believe yourself to be, like “I am confident” or “I am brave.”
I take a more biblical focus on my affirmations. My goal with affirmations is to speak truth over my life and over my day. God’s truth.
I have a whole list of 31 biblical affirmations that I speak aloud each morning (one for each day of the month!) They are all based on truths found in the Bible.
Here’s a few examples to get you started:
I have hope and a future in the Lord. (“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11)
I am strong and courageous. (Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9)
I am God’s masterpiece. (For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10)
TIME: 2 minutes
V stands for Visualization.
Initially, I was skeptical about the necessity of the visualization step, but it gradually became apparent to me.
What does it mean exactly? Think of it as imagining what you want to achieve in your life (or that particular day) and how you will actually work to achieve it.
It sounds complicated, but let me walk you through it.
So, you have your to-do list and/or your goals for the day. Now, close your eyes and actually imagine yourself accomplishing each thing. You can imagine yourself at your computer, feeling focused and having mental clarity. You can imagine yourself feeling patient and present with your toddlers during morning playtime and a temper tantrum.
Certainly, it’s not possible to predict every event of the day, but concentrate on the goals you wish to accomplish and the emotions you aspire to experience while pursuing them.
Still need some help with understanding visualization in greater detail, check out this podcast episode, which dives deeper into the power of visualization.
TIME: 2 minutes
E is for Exercise.
I hope the word doesn’t fill you with dread. I understand the feeling, as I’ve been there, but remember, it’s time for a change.
This does not mean you need to go to the gym and work your butt off for 1 whole hour at 5 am. Unless that’s already part of your routine! Then great, by all means, continue with that.
For the rest of us, exercise can mean any type of movement. A walk. A yoga workout video you found on You Tube. A whole-body workout of your choice. Stretching your body.
Whatever form of movement you choose, be consistent each morning. Put your 20 minutes in and then continue on with the rest of your day, feeling accomplished.
TIME: 20 minutes
R is for Reading!
This is definitely the step I love the most! A dedicated time each day spent on reading.
The aim of this morning’s reading session is personal growth and self-improvement. Therefore, select a non-fiction book about a subject you’re eager to explore. Whether it’s health and wellness, parenting, or a new hobby, this time is ideal for gaining that knowledge.
If you want to deepen your relationship with God, you can choose a devotional book or your Bible!
TIME: 20 minutes
The second S stands for Scribing.
Scribing simply means writing or journaling (but those words don’t fit the acronym!)
There are numerous ways to complete this step, and it can vary depending on your mood on any given day.
Ways to Practice Scribing:
- Gratitude journaling
- Composing a prayer
- Journal prompts
- Free writing
- Setting out your goals
- Reflecting on the previous day
- Writing a book (if you’re really ambitious!)
You can invest in a special journal to use daily during this period. Even a simple spiral notebook is sufficient!
TIME: 10 minutes
My 1-hour Miracle Morning Routine (with Time stamps)
5:30am-Start my morning with prayer (silence).
I dedicate time to pray for my children, my marriage, myself, and any other prayer requests that are weighing on my heart (for 6 minutes). Starting my day in communication with my Father, my Creator, is the best way to begin my day!
(Option #2: Spend time meditating on a bible verse).
Then, I’ll take a couple of minutes to recite my biblical affirmations (for 2 minutes) and visualize (for 2 minutes) what I hope to accomplish that day.
5:40am-Time for Exercise
I head outdoors for a nice, brisk 20-minute walk around my neighborhood. The crisp air is refreshing and helps to get my circulation going.
Don’t forget to hydrate!
(Option #2: Complete a 20-minute MadFit workout video (found on YouTube), which is what I choose some days).
Around 6:00am-Reading Time!
I typically spend about 20 minutes reading the current Bible study book I’m progressing through, as well as reading the accompanying Bible passages.
Currently, I’m in the first week of Breaking Free by Beth Moore. It involves extensive reading and responding to questions, so technically I could integrate reading and scribing into a single step.
(Option #2: Read my current non-fiction book, which is The Power of a Praying Wife.)
6:20am-Writing is the Last Step
I dedicated ten minutes to journal writing today. Without a specific prompt, I filled just over a page with my thoughts, feelings, and any random ideas that came to mind.
(Option #2: Writing a prayer. Option #3: Responding to a prompt. For example, earlier this week, I listed all the things that bring me joy).
6:30am-Miracle Morning Routine is finished
After completing my hour of personal growth time and time with God, it’s now time to get ready for the day and make the kid’s school lunches.
Final Thoughts on the Miracle Morning Routine
- Don’t be afraid to change the order of the SAVERS. Try out different sequence of events to see which order you prefer. You could complete all the sit-down activities first before finishing up with your workout. OR you could do the workout first and the other activities after that!
- Upon waking, I found it challenging to engage in silent prayer immediately, as some days I feel especially groggy. You could even combine exercise time (walking outside) with silence (praying as you walk).
- I enjoy having a journal prompt most days, so I’m able to focus my thoughts on one topic. It helps me keep track of my thoughts and have a positive outlook for the day.
- I try to complete my quiet time with God (bible reading) during the miracle morning routine, rather than any other self-development reading. If I don’t fit my Bible reading in the morning, I don’t tend to make time for it later on in the day.
- I realized that, in a way, I’ve practiced visualization previously. Many mornings I would journal 3 things that would make today great. Visualizing just takes this one step further, by focusing more on the emotions and actually imagining doing these “great things.”
You CAN Have a Miracle Morning Routine: Try it Today!
I loved incorporating all these aspects into my morning routine. While I usually try to spend time reading my bible and praying each morning, it was nice to devote a complete hour to these activities. A full hour to work on myself and focus on my relationship with God.
If you desire your focus to be solely on personal development and growth, that’s great. However, as a Christian, I like to spend the bulk of this time on my relationship with God and setting my focus on Him for the day.
Take at these amazing stats below! Your devotion to one hour a day adds up tremendously over the course of a year! We’re talking BIG CHANGES.
1 hour a day for 365 days=365 hours spent on improving yourself.
2 minutes a day speaking affirmations=12 hours a year spent speaking truth.
20 minutes a day reading=over 120 hours of reading a year
20 minutes a day spent exercising=over 120 hours a year spent moving your body
10 minutes a day writing=over 60 hours a year spent writing
6 minutes a day in silence =36 1/2 hours in prayer and/or meditation
It’s crazy to see how that small amount of time spent each day practicing these powerful habits can make such a big impact in a year’s time!
Don’t underestimate the power of an hour a day spent on yourself in the mornings.
Maybe this 1 hour a day can be the miracle you’re looking for??
TIP: You can even simplify it if needed. If you only have an extra 30 minutes in the morning, you can still do the Miracle Morning, just shorten each SAVERS step to what you have time for.
Give as much time and effort as you can, and you’ll be sure to see the results in your life! Guaranteed!
