by Lydia Floren
It is always soul-enriching, being with God. Why do I wait? What could possibly give me more life than spending time in His presence? Having those moments that soak into my soul?
Nothing.
Prepping for success
How can we be prepping for success? How do we minimize distractions first thing in the morning, and optimize our chances of success, in this all important meeting with The Person Who Loves Us Most? Here are a few thoughts that have helped me:
1. Restrict my daily “To Do” list to 5 items. I only allow 5 things on my to do list every day, and #1 is “Be loved by God, and listen.“
2. Plan and Prepare the night before:
- Straighten up the night before, especially the area where I have my prayer/time with God.
- Make this area inviting—soothing, peaceful. Pictures, flowers, music at the ready.
- Get coffee set up to go automatically.
- Have my journal/Bible/materials set out.
- Go to bed on time, and set my alarm.
2. Keep a running task list handy. When things I need to do, or ideas I have, start crowding my mind, I can write them down and get them out of my head.
3. Continue reviewing my priorities and goals, so other things don’t creep into my life and
rob me of the most important things.
What do you do to stay focused in your daily meeting with God? Please share! I would love to hear from you!
Someone gave me a smooth stone to put in my pocket… On it I wrote “commit” a reminder to pray and have quiet time daily.