What do you feel when you are stopped at a red light? Frustrated, anxious, stressed? What about thankful or joyful? Probably not, but would you believe I’ve found a way to make red lights an enjoyable part of the day?
What if your prayer prompt was the thing which frustrates you most?
I decided to use red lights as an everyday prayer prompt. Every time I’m stopped at one, I say a quick prayer of thanksgiving. I’ve gotten the kids involved, too, so we each call out something for which we’re thankful.
Some days it’s a challenge to think of something, especially after we’ve hit a number of red lights in a row. Yet, there’s always something. It’s helped us move beyond the standard blessings (family, God, teachers, etc) and think more creatively. Like, thank you for red lights, so we can share our blessings.
Prayer changes our heart and our attitude.
I don’t get so frustrated at red lights anymore. Now they’re an opportunity to make a quick connection with God and thank Him for something from that moment. I love hearing my kids get into it, as well, and what they find to say. It’s cultivating a thankful heart in all of us and helps keep us in a more positive spirit throughout the day.
How can you change your heart and attitude? What if you could take that thing which frustrates you the most and instead use it as a reminder to pray? Allow God to work through that frustration to soften your heart and brighten your outlook. What difference could this make in your life?
So, will you give daily prayer prompts a try?
Here are a few ideas to get you started…
Here are some ideas of prayer prompts you can try. Some may be your frustration points (like being stopped at a red light) and others may be things you love (like hugging your child). Either way, use something frequent and familiar as your prompt and see how God can begin to work in your heart as you incorporate prayer throughout your day.
See a fire truck or ambulance… pray for first responders and healing and strength for those they help
Stopped at a red light… tell God thank you for a blessing
Turn on a lamp or light a candle… ask God to reveal Himself more fully in your life
Hug your child… pray for God’s protection over your child
See a bench… pray for the homeless and those who may have little more than a bench to sleep upon
Look at a favorite tree… pray for a friend to grow in his or her relationship with God, to grow deeper roots of faith
Eat a favorite treat… pray for the hungry
Before you get out of your car at work… pray for your day
See a teacher or a boss who frustrates you… pray for all those who give of their time and talents to teach and guide you
What is your daily prayer prompt?
Share your ideas and experiences in the comments below. I’d love to hear other suggestions.
PRAY DEEP CHALLENGE: What part of your day gives you the most frustration? Red lights? Sitting in traffic? Turning off lights the kids left on? Think about how you can turn that into a prayer prompt. Try it and see how it improves your day.
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How To Turn Your Daily Frustration Into a Prayer Prompt – Prayer & Possibilities
I decided to use red lights as an everyday prayer prompt. Every time I’m stopped at one, I say a quick prayer of thanksgiving. I’ve gotten the kids involved, too, so we each call out something for which we’re thankful.
Some days it’s a challenge to think of something, especially after we’ve hit a number of red lights in a row. Yet, there’s always something. It’s helped us move beyond the standard blessings (family, God, teachers, etc) and think more creatively. Like, thank you for red lights, so we can share our blessings.
Prayer changes our heart and our attitude.
I don’t get so frustrated at red lights anymore. Now they’re an opportunity to make a quick connection with God and thank Him for something from that moment. I love hearing my kids get into it, as well, and what they find to say. It’s cultivating a thankful heart in all of us and helps keep us in a more positive spirit throughout the day.
How can you change your heart and attitude? What if you could take that thing which frustrates you the most and instead use it as a reminder to pray? Allow God to work through that frustration to soften your heart and brighten your outlook. What difference could this make in your life?
So, will you give daily prayer prompts a try?
Here are a few ideas to get you started…
Here are some ideas of prayer prompts you can try. Some may be your frustration points (like being stopped at a red light) and others may be things you love (like hugging your child). Either way, use something frequent and familiar as your prompt and see how God can begin to work in your heart as you incorporate prayer throughout your day.
Stopped at a red light… tell God thank you for a blessing
Turn on a lamp or light a candle… ask God to reveal Himself more fully in your life
Hug your child… pray for God’s protection over your child
See a bench… pray for the homeless and those who may have little more than a bench to sleep upon
Look at a favorite tree… pray for a friend to grow in his or her relationship with God, to grow deeper roots of faith
Eat a favorite treat… pray for the hungry
Before you get out of your car at work… pray for your day
See a teacher or a boss who frustrates you… pray for all those who give of their time and talents to teach and guide you
What is your daily prayer prompt?
Share your ideas and experiences in the comments below. I’d love to hear other suggestions.
PRAY DEEP CHALLENGE: What part of your day gives you the most frustration? Red lights? Sitting in traffic? Turning off lights the kids left on? Think about how you can turn that into a prayer prompt. Try it and see how it improves your day.
Ready to Ignite Your Prayers?
Join our ‘Prayers and Possibilities’ newsletter for weekly encouragement and I’ll send you the “Pray Deep Prayer Cards” as a FREE gift. Ignite your prayer life by exploring over 20 different ways to pray. These prayer cards explain how to pray through a variety of methods, sure to inspire and deepen your prayer experience.
Already on our list? Enter your info below so I know to send it.
Resources:
Like this post? Explore this and other forms of prayer through the Pray Deep prayer journals. Each book will lead you through a variety of prayer methods through 21 days of focused prayers. Get started with one today!
{These are affiliate links – and my own books – so any purchases help grow and sustain this blog.}