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No Time For Daily Devotion? ....written
by Alan Tuttle 
In this busy world we live in, it is so
easy to go through the day focusing on problems and tasks as they
appear. The things that are really important in our lives, such as
exercise, family, friends, and most importantly, daily devotion, tend
to take a back seat to the mundane everyday chores that we all find
ourselves involved in. Here are some easy methods for you to try which
will enable you to devote a small, but important, portion of your day
to spiritual renewal and, ultimately, give you a positive outlook on
your life:
- Pray while driving: This may sound a
little strange, but I have found that my thoughts tend to flow very
clearly when I am sitting in my car with some soothing music softly
playing. Also, when you get where you are going, it is much more
likely that you will find yourself in a positive frame of mind
instead of the normal feelings of stress and fatigue that can
sometimes linger long after you finish your drive.
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Pray at your computer: There are many
wonderful web sites that offer short daily devotional messages that
are updated every day. Try some of these sites and find one that
suits you and then bookmark it. You will find yourself looking
forward to seeing the new message that is waiting there for you
everyday. This is also an easy way of establishing your daily
devotional time as a habit.
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Pray while walking: A long, relaxing
walk, is a wonderful time for spiritual reflection. Try taking a
leisurely stroll around the block or through the park. Studies have
shown that walking is a wonderful stress reliever and a wonderful
way to take in the beauty of nature. Prayer almost comes naturally
as you find yourself thinking about your life.
A short daily devotion is one of the
most rewarding things that you can do for yourself. Get yourself into
this habit and you will notice that you approach life differently. The
problems that used to appear daunting, will not seem so big any more.
The people in your life that cause you stress, will no longer seem so
irritating. Life will become simpler and more worth living when you
put things into perspective and there is no better way of doing this
than with a short daily devotion. |
