“It’s enough to drive you crazy if you let it.”

by chuckofish

Here we are on Wednesday again. I saw this on the interwebs the other day and I had to chuckle.

Don’t worry about me readers, I’m not depressed. But you know, I’d rather stay home and work on a puzzle or go to the winery in the sunshine. Especially if nuclear armageddon is approaching.

Anyway, at my DAR meeting this weekend, the chaplain read the following. I know it is kind of cheesy and my mother will probably roll her eyes, but I liked it.

Here are 10 easy prayer triggers to turn routine tasks into prayer prompts:

1)  While pouring a morning cup of coffee, pray, “God, thank you that your love has been poured out into my heart through the Holy Spirit” (see Romans 5:5).

2)  Before turning on the car radio, “Lord, tune my heart to sing Thy grace” (from “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”).

3)  While getting dressed, pray, “God, clothe me today with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (see Colossians 3:12).

4)  Before turning on the stove or oven, “Save me, God, from being lukewarm in my love for you” (see Revelation 3:15-16).

5)  When using the ATM, take a moment to pray for the poor around the world. You might also choose an ATM password that reminds you to pray.  

6)  While waiting at a stoplight, pray, “Lord, let righteousness go before me and prepare the way ahead” (see Psalm 85:13).

7)  When picking up a pen or pencil, pray, “Father, write your words on the tablet of my heart” (see Proverbs 3:3). 

8)  As you see your reflection in a mirror or store window, pray, “Father, let my life reflect, more and more, the image of Your Son” (see Romans 8:29).

9)  When saying goodbye to a friend, “God, be with him or her until we meet again.”

10) When turning a light on or off, “Jesus, let me walk in the light, as You are in the light” (see 1 John 1:7).

You probably won’t use all of the above, of course. But incorporating just a few of these (or others that occur to you) into your daily routine can make a huge difference, injecting moments of prayer throughout your day.

–from Guideposts

Triggers like this could help me keep my mind on things above and not down here on earth–and are certainly an improvement over my usual triggers (lol). Something to work on during the week ahead–and maybe help restore my cup of ambition!