O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; (KJV)

Psalm 63:1

Have you been stuck in a rut lately?  You are angered easily, your patience runs thin, and perhaps your optimism has worn down.  This happens when we don't connect with the Lord on a regular basis.  Especially during the summer and our schedules get hectic, taking time out to spend with God can be often overlooked.  If you haven't in a while, spend some time, first thing in the morning praying to God and reading His word.  You will see a noticeable difference in your patience, optimism, and grace.