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Starting My Day in Divine Alignment

Writer: Yahminah McIntoshYahminah McIntosh

Updated: 3 days ago




Peace and Blessings PHAMLI! As I prepare for another amazing experience, I wanted to share how I create a Powerful, Purposeful, and Peaceful Day.


There is something sacred about the first moments of the day. These early moments provide a unique opportunity to set the tone for the hours ahead. Before the world pulls me in a thousand directions, before the notifications and to-do lists take over, I take a deliberate pause to align myself with God, my spirit, and the energy I want to carry throughout the day.

To maximize the impact of these moments, I often prepare my vision for the next day the night before. This practice not only helps me to clarify my goals but also fosters a sense of purpose as I wake up. Here are some steps I follow to ensure I invest myself in the heart of my daily vision:

  • Reflect on Your Goals: Spend a few minutes each evening identifying what you want to achieve the next day. This could be related to work, personal growth, or relationships.

  • Visualize Success: Imagine how you will feel and what you will accomplish. Visualization can enhance motivation and set a positive mindset.

  • Practice Mindfulness: In the morning, take a moment to breathe deeply and clear your mind. This helps to center your thoughts and prepares you for the day ahead.

  • Set Intentions: Clearly state your intentions for the day. What energy do you want to bring? What attitude do you want to embody? This can guide your actions and reactions throughout the day.


At its core, it all starts with gratitude. Taking a moment to recognize and value the blessings in your life can transform your outlook and empower you to approach the day with positivity. By fostering gratitude, you not only improve your own well-being but also generate a ripple effect that can positively impact those around you. This is extremely important to me because I recognize the power of energy, alignment, and vibration and their effects on others. My aim is always to resonate in a way that allows me to move with genuine optimism, joy, and peace. By integrating these practices into your morning routine, you can build a strong foundation for a fulfilling and purpose-driven day.


Giving Thanks

Before I even put my feet on the ground, I take a deep breath and say at least 3 times:

Thank You, God, for waking me up today. Thank You for breath in my body and purpose in my soul. Thank You for allowing me another opportunity to live, love, and grow.

No matter what yesterday looked like, today is another gift, another chance to move in alignment, another day to walk in grace. And for that, I give thanks.


Affirmations to Set the Energy for the Day

Every day, I choose at least five affirmations to center my mind and spirit and I say them out loud, with power and conviction. As I've grown in my faith, I have gan to feel the words that I speak settle into and they have become truth for me.. These affirmations may change depending on what I need most, but today, I invite you to say these with me:

I am aligned with divine purpose and infinite peace. Today, I move with confidence, clarity, and grace. Everything I need is already within me. I welcome abundance, joy, and ease into my life.I trust God’s timing, and I am exactly where I am meant to be.


A Morning Prayer for the Day

Let’s pray together.

Dear God,

Thank You for this new day, this fresh start, this divine opportunity to be fully present in the life You have given me. I receive today as a blessing, a chance to move with intention, to love deeply, and to walk in the fullness of who You created me to be.

Lord, guide my steps. Align my heart. Let my words bring life and my actions reflect Your grace. Let me be a light, an example, and a vessel for all that is good, true, and purposeful.

Cover me, cover my family, cover those I encounter today. Fill me with wisdom, peace, and clarity. Let no distraction pull me from my purpose, and no fear keep me from my calling. I trust in You. I surrender to Your divine will. And I receive all the joy, abundance, and favor You have for me.

In Your name, I pray, Amen.


A Guided Meditation for the Day

Close your eyes. Take a deep breath in. Hold it for a moment. Then slowly exhale.

Repeat this three times. Let everything settle. Let stillness find you.

Now, in your mind’s eye, picture yourself bathed in light, warm, golden, and peaceful. This is the energy you carry today. This is the power within you.

As you breathe, repeat silently:


I am calm. I am grounded. I am protected.

I move with ease, grace, and divine flow.

I am clear.

I am safe in the hands of God.

My steps are ordered.

My spirit is at peace.

Breathe in. Hold. Exhale. And so it is.


I pray that this morning practice blesses you as much as it blesses me. May your day be filled with love, clarity, and joy. May you walk with confidence, speak with wisdom, and move with divine flow.

Go forward with peace in your heart, knowing that today is a day of purpose, power, and alignment.


Wishing you a beautiful, blessed day ahead.


-Yahminah

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