I wrote recently about starting a prayer journal. Mornings and evenings are natural times to connect with our spiritual lives.

Some ideas : think about what you are thankful for, what you would like guidance for, and focus on peace and love.

What a gift today was and God willing, we will wake up to another day.

My entry would look something like this:

Dear God,

Thank you for this blessed day. This was a day filled with sunshine, friendly neighbors I enjoyed visiting with at the pool, squirrels and birds visiting the new garden bed I planted, a tired but very happy twelve year old daughter just returning home from a week long Girl Scout camp experience, a good lasagna dinner, and many affectionate and loving moments with my partner John throughout the day. Today was a good day, God, and I thank you for it.

May this evening continue to be peaceful and I look forward to a fresh new day tomorrow.

Good night and sweet dreams,

Debra : )

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