Reflect
How often do you find that after several minutes of trying to pray, your mind has wandered to topics other than God? Do you grow angry with yourself and give up, or do you push on in those moments? Maybe God allows your mind to wander for a reason.
Pray
Heavenly Father,
Who revealed your love to the world
through the teaching of your son, who said,
“Let the children come to me.”
Let us embrace a childlike spirituality.
That, just as a loving father
listens to his child speak,
so, you, God, sometimes allow our minds to wander
during our prayer time so that you can listen
to what is on our minds and hearts.
May we view it as an opportunity
to present to you all that needs your love and grace in our lives.
Amen
Act
When you get distracted in prayer, ask God to send his grace so that his will be done in your spiritual life, and then let the Holy Spirit direct your prayer time however he chooses.
