To ready yourself for this precious time, relax and become aware of the air you breathe moving through you. Relax, just for a little while.

Luke 21:34-35

"Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap."

We are so easily distracted from our God. This world makes such demands on us, and those demands are seemingly constant. Committing ourselves to the direction of God is hard work, but it's not impossible. The commitment to the way of the Lord may be made each night before sleep and each morning as the day begins. All we need to do is focus our attention on God's work in our lives. Think it, speak it, act it.

What are the demands that distract me from God?

What is their worthiness?

(Pray using your own words or the following prayer.)

Gracious God, remind me that I am never alone. Through your grace heighten my awareness that you and your way are all I need.