Comments on: Finding Time To Pray

By: Mel

Mel — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:40:23 +0000

Minimally, I pray WITH the kids at bedtime and then before I go to bed I go back into their rooms to check on them and pray FOR them. Other than that it's a sporatic thing through the day just like picking up the phone to call a friend. It might be a short call or a long one depending on what's going on.

By: churchpunk

churchpunk — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:53:44 +0000

Going off alone somewhere has always been effective for me too. I find especially when I can get outside somewhere quiet, surrounded by God's creation. When I do go off alone it is easier for me to listen to God. It is nice when I get those opportunities, but it doesn't happen very often.

By: Terri

Terri — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:42:37 +0000

I don't stay in the groove; I find myself switching gears which is part of how I fight off distractions. When I get out of sink praying at one time or place I shift to another. I really try to make prayer an "anytime, anywhere" action. I pick up the phone and call a friend, email them, IM them, or text them, when I want to talk, so why not do the "whenever" thing with Jesus. too? I tried praying at a specific time at work for awhile by setting it up as an appointment on my calendar. The only thing that find that that really helps with the distractions is to schedule time to go off somewhere to pray, reflect, and plan. Jesus did it alot you know. He went off alone in to the wilderness. My wilderness is a state park about 45 minute north. I use the drive time to listen to worship music and prepare my heart for the occassion. This has become a welcome time of renewal for me–