Sometimes we go about our day in and day out activities and wind up quite absorbed in our lists of things to do–fun things and otherwise.
–meet a friend for dinner
–go to a movie
–shop for fun (not groceries)
–spend time chatting or texting with a loved one
There are other things as well:
–wash floors
–dust
–do laundry
–clean bathrooms
Each activity is a time stealer –for good sometimes and for necessity at other times. And I say time stealer because each time we are doing something else, we forget to connect with God. Oh, I have been known to pray while I did something else–sitting at a red light or folding clothes allows for moments of mindful dedication to prayer. But I may not find mindful moments while scrubbing the toilet bowl, or cashing out at the market.
Then God nudges me.
A story on the news may tug at my heart. Someone I meet might be going through something and my prayers seem important. Sometimes much to my surprise a thought pops in and I begin to pray.
A simple nudge.
A reminder.
A call to action.
It is then I am refocused and can pursue God in communication instead of pursuing chores.
Besides, I’d rather pray than wash clothes any day.
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Denise, you made me laugh about liking praying instead of laundry. Lol It is very important to be praying for concerns all day long but I find my most earnest prayers are in the middle of the night when I can’t sleep. God not only here’s my petitions for others but my prayers to clear my mind and go back to sleep. He calms my soul!
AMEN!!