Communicating with God Throughout the Day
Practicing Awareness of God’s Presence
At the beginning of each day pray, “God, help me be aware of your presence today. Help me be alert to how you are at work in me, in those around me, and in the world.”
Turn your attention to God in moments throughout the day to say, “Thank you,” “Help me,” “Help him/her/them,” “Forgive me,” etc. You’ll increasingly find yourself in an ongoing conversation with God throughout the day.
Savor a few moments of “just being” with God at some point during the day.
Becoming Involved With God’s Work
At the beginning of the day, add to the prayer for awareness of God’s presence the desire to have a part in what God is doing around you: “God, give me the opportunity to make your love real for someone today.” Then make yourself available to be used however and wherever God wants to use you.
Throughout the day, be ready for “divine appointments” God may set up for you. “Divine appointments” are opportunities to engage with others and make God’s love visible and tangible for them. You may have the opportunity to provide practical help for a friend or stranger; you may have the opportunity to listen to someone in distress and offer prayer; you may have the opportunity to talk with someone about coming closer to Christ. There is no end to the opportunities that God opens to those who are seeking to be part of God’s work. Daily life becomes a spiritual adventure!
Reviewing the Day
At the end of the day, take 5-10 minutes to review the day with God. Replay the day in your mind, trying to see it from God’s perspective. If you like to visualize, imagine Jesus with you as you go back through the day. Ask,
- “When was I most aware of you?”
- “When was I most clearly working with you?”
- “When was I unaware of you?”
- “When did I go my own way, apart from you?”
- “What opportunities did I miss?”
Ask for forgiveness and help to be more fully with God tomorrow. Express praise for God’s goodness and faithfulness. Express thanks for the gifts and blessings of the day. Entrust all to God’s loving care.
The practice of Reviewing the Day helps in growing awareness of how God is present and at work in your life and in your world. As you continue with the practice, you will grow in gratitude and miss fewer opportunities.
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