I haven’t ever been good at praying. For a long time, I didn’t even know what to pray for. Do I pray for myself? Do I pray for everyone else? How does God know what to do when we pray for someone? All of these questions I had before I started praying every day. I won’t even brag about praying every day because I forget often. I try not to forget, but I do forget to pray. I forget to thank the man upstairs. How could someone forget to do that? It takes two seconds, but it hasn’t always been a priority. I can remember to charge my phone each night, but at least once a week I forget to pray.
At church, prayer is always important but it wasn’t always important to me. Now, I understand why people pray at dinner, why people pray in the morning, why they pray randomly when they are having a rough day. I have been trying to become one of those people. One of those people that can turn to prayer as their answer.
I am aware that I am a work in progress. I work hard at trying to pray, and sometimes I just forget. I am trying to pray in the shower, but once I get soap in my eye I forget. I try to pray before I fall asleep, but once my head hits the pillow I fall asleep. Lately, I’ve been successful at praying on my way to work. After much trial and error, I have noticed sometimes that are easier to remember to pray.
1. In the car.
It does not matter where you are going, but when you are in the car you have some time to think. Whether it be a 5-minute car ride or 20, you can send up a quick little prayer. Listening to a Christian radio station normally reminds me to pray.
2. On the way to work.
Some days work can be stressful, and while you are on your way to work you already know it is going to be a rough day. Whether it be a holiday or you are having issues at work, send up a prayer for strength and understanding.
3. Right when you wake up.
It is never a bad idea to read the bible and then pray first thing in the morning. You can start your day off on the right foot by spending some time with the Lord.
4. At church, duh.
At church you get to set aside time for prayer. You can really focus and turn to those around you. While you are praying, if you have any questions your pastor is right there ready to answer them.
5. While you are grocery shopping.
Grocery shopping is not a hard task, and it can take some time. While you are walking around the store, say a prayer. You do not have to say it out loud to the point that people think you are talking to yourself, you can do it in your head.
No matter where you are or what you are doing, you can always send up a prayer. It is OK to forget, but as long as you are trying.
