Ministry Tip
Joshua learned that Moses' secret to starting off the day right was to rise early (Ex.8:20; 34:4) which he praticed when he succeeded Moses (Josh. 3:1; 6:12,15; 7:16; 8:10).
The benefits of rising early are many: (1) Rising early gives you a great start to your day. There is nothing like early-morning devotions! (2) Rising early encourages self-discipline in the Christian Life. It puts the principle of "dying to self" in practice. (3) Rising early will give you more hours in the day. (4) Rising early sets a good example for others. (5) Rising early avails you to the Scriptures Ps.63:1 and Prov.8:17.
If you would incorporate early rising into your daily schedule you must attempt to go to bed at a good hour. It is also important not to look down upon others who are not rising early, also do your best not to disturb the rest of the house.  Finally, when rising early, apply Col.3:5 and mortify the body.

Doing God's Will    To know the will of God,
This is the greatest knowledge.
   To find the will of God,
This is the greatest discovery
   To do the will of God, This is the greatest achievment.