Unconventional Prayer

In a world with so many distractions, where do you find time to commune with God, mediates, refocus, and/or center yourself? For me, the time and place has changed throughout the years. When I was little I used to pray when I woke up, ate, and went to bed. The prayer before bed was simple and I could say it in my sleep:

Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep.
If I should die before I wake,
I pray the Lord my soul to take.

As I got older I would still say the same prayer but then add on my personal prayers. In Jr. high, I still prayed the same prayer, but I added 'journaling'. I journal my prayers, thoughts, hopes, fears, and dreams. Footprints in the Boardroom is based on my journal while on The Apprentice. I also have found value in praying in the shower, at my computer, and through music.

So this weekend as I drove to Houston for the Inspire The Desire semifinals, I refrained from picking up the phone, and instead listened to music, enjoyed the scenery, felt the rays of the sun, and took the opportunity to be closer with God. By the time I got to the Inspire The Desire semifinals, I truly felt rejuvenated. What I have learned is that there is no one way to pray, mediate, or talk with God. I have tried many different ways and they all have their value. I find comfort in the fact that I can worship anywhere and anyhow.

What are some ways you find to pray in your daily life?

-RXW