The other day while I was in the shower shaving my legs, I was thinking about how I don’t spend enough time in prayer and meditation. My first line of defense is always, “I don’t have enough time.” An excuse that doesn’t hold much weight when you really confront it. It just so happened that I had this thought while I was shaving my legs and it occurred to me that I spend more time each day shaving my legs than I do communing with God. Now that is just plain sad. If I can make the time every single day to shave my legs, then I can make the time to pray and meditate.

Here’s my current (extremely lacking) routine consists of: Before getting in the shower, I hit my knees and ask God to keep me sober and abstinent from compulsive eating. I ask Him to keep my thoughts free of selfish, self-seeking, and dishonest motives. I ask Him to give me the words and the actions to say and do throughout the day. I ask that He help me keep my will aligned with His. I then think about my day ahead (briefly) and ask for God to be there with me throughout any challenges that may arise or to give me strength to get through things I feel may be hard. Then I jump in the shower. At night, I hit my knees again and thank God for another day of sobriety and abstinence. I think about the key people who had an effect on me that day and I express my gratitude for them being in my life. I think about the day that passed and acknowledge where my behavior could have been better and decide if I need to make an amends or not. Then I hop in the bed. Now, I also will “talk” to God periodically through out the day, so it’s not like I’m forgetting about my morning and evening prayers in between saying them. It’s just that I don’t spend enough time just being quiet and listening to what God has to say to me. In the past when I’ve made that part of my routine, I’ve seen tremendous, immediate results. I do fully intend to get back to the practice of meditation, and I know I will be reminded of that each and every time I shave my legs now. I believe God gave me that thought, just so I would be constantly reminded. I love that my God works like that in my life. Now - to heed the message!