In Christ’s Empowering Presence (my third book) I indicate that the first thing I do each day is prayerfully recite the Lord’s Prayer and the 23rd Psalm. I learned this from Dallas Willard. It helps me begin the day centered in Christ. Other suggestions?
Dr. Gary Tyra teaches theology courses in Vanguard University’s traditional programs and in the School for Professional Studies—courses which aim to help students experience growth toward spiritual, moral, and ministry maturity. Having spent over three decades providing pastoral leadership for three congregations, he now devotes himself full time to teaching, mentoring future leaders, preaching in various churches, and writing.