It can feel like so much of our life is out of our control. And some of it truly is. But there is also so much we can intentionally control and influence in our life! There are so many things we do have control over that set us up for success no matter what our days hold.

5 years ago, I was in an unfulfilling job working at the Capitol, living in a cute condo in South Minneapolis, and was a five-minute walk away from a gorgeous rose garden and what became one of my favorite lakes to run around (if you know you know). One of the books I read in that season motivated me to start giving God the first part of my day (Secrets of the Vine). So, I decided I should give it a try! I committed to getting up an hour earlier every morning. And it wasn’t what I expected.