We had the pleasure of spending a few days in Nebraska last week, and I (Gwen) had the specific pleasure of visiting a good friend one afternoon. As we sat in her living room, we chatted about the place of prayer in our daily lives. We both felt the need for a more constant communion with God, but short of throwing our virtual aprons over our heads (a la Wesley's mother), we weren't sure how to achieve it. Jodi recalled that a friend used to attach a prompt or reason to pray to common household chores. For example, the friend would thank God for removing the filth from her heart while scrubbing the toilet.
This concept seems to have taken root in my mind over the past week, and as I've considered it, I've come up with many prompts. I'll share some below, but I thought it would be neat to hear what some of you come up with as well. So leave a comment--tell me how the mundane and the every day might inspire us to commune with the Great and the Unique.
mirror cleaning: praying that I might reflect Christ more fully
cooking: thanking God for the food He provides for us
laundry: thanking God for His provision, for the children that wear the clothes and get them all dirty
dusting: confession of the "buildup" of sin in my life
