I was reading in February's guideposts magazine this morning and came across this gem of an idea. Christeena McHale says she timed herself saying the Lord's Prayer and found it took her exactly 15 seconds - which is how long guidelines say we should wash our hands to help avoid colds and flu. So, she now prays this prayer every time she washes her hands. She says it helps her to stay healthy both physically and spiritually.
I love this idea. It's a great way of remembering to keep in contact with my Father throughout the day. Since one of the things I'm wanting to increase in my life is an attitude of praise, I've thought I might also use the time to recite a psalm of thanksgiving.
Father, I'm so grateful that you are my Father and that you are in heaven! I'm grateful that you live above all the pettiness and strife of this world and can help me to do the same. May I not take you for granted, and may your will be lived out here on earth - just as it is in heaven! Thank you for my daily bread - both physical and spiritual. Thank you for your forgiveness and your power in me to forgive others. I am so grateful for your power to deliver me from all that might harm me, and ask your help so that I allow that power to work in me this day - and every day. Thank you, Father, for making it so!
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