I was in a friend’s kitchen the other day and noticed a Bible propped open in a stand on the counter. “That seems like a good idea,” I commented, “having the Bible there, open and inviting.”
“I never actually read while I’m cooking,” she admitted, “though it does remind me to pray.” She went on to describe how she uses meal prep as a time to stir up her heart and remember those she’s cooked with or for. It got me thinking about the many ways to prompt our forgetful souls to talk with God. Here are some of my favorites:
- Link prayer to a regular activity.
Find a Bible verse to get you started while you get dressed (Isaiah 61:10), drive to work (Psalm 77:12) or do laundry (Psalm 26:6). God should—and can—be part of our daily routines!
- Let your schedule do the work.
Use a date book with scripture and/or devotionals or enter pray as an event in your daily calendar.
- Turn off the vacuum of social media.
Restrict your access to certain sites and use some of that “saved” time for prayer.
- Connect the old-fashioned way.
Link up with a prayer partner you call or visit with regularly, or join a group. Having others to whom you’re accountable is a great motivation to get things done!
And what about you? What’s your most effective way of reminding yourself to pray?
