Introduction

There is a yearning deep within us to know God. We might try to deny this, but sooner or later we wonder if "this is all there is" and we begin seeking the "more than." St. Augustine wrote that our hearts are restless until we rest them in God. It is this restlessness that continues to drive us toward God, but too many times we allow our lives to become fragmented and God is pushed out of our lives. Some might begin attending church in order to connect with God. However, many discover that attending church once a week, or perhaps even a bible study doesn't seem to take care of the restlessness. The reason why is that a couple of spiritual practices once or twice a week doesn't give us enough time with God. When we commit to intentional daily spiritual practices we discover that they can create space in our lives for God. Over time we realize that we are being transformed by God's love and grace. Little by little the disharmony in our lives is replaced with peace. We find that we aren't as restless as we once were.

Here are a few daily practices. My suggestion is to find a practice and live with it for a while. Use it daily. If it doesn't resonate with you, try a different one. The important thing is that you find some time each day to spend with God. Create space in your life for God to move and God will!