When life feels overwhelming and you don’t know which way to turn, how do you start your day with peace and hope? In this episode of Every Day Joy, Ash Couchman reflects on Psalm 143:8 - “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.”

Ash unpacks how this simple morning prayer from David can shift the way we face each day — from striving in our own strength to resting in God’s unfailing love. She shares a personal story about learning to pause, encounter God’s presence, and draw encouragement from His love before the day begins.

If you’ve been feeling weary, uncertain, or disconnected, this heartfelt reminder will encourage you to slow down, breathe, and start your day anchored in the assurance of God’s love and guidance.