Would you like to enjoy more peace, joy and purpose in your life?
Let’s face it. We could all use a little less stress and chaos in our lives. As a wife, homeschooling mom of four and a business owner I have plenty on my to do list every day but I have found a way to live more peacefully, joyfully and purposefully through a daily prayer walk.
A prayer walk is simply connecting spiritually and talking to God while taking a walk. Typically a prayer walk is done with two or more people who walk together and pray out loud for one or more specific topics or themes but I have adapted the idea to use personally.
Every morning after my “brain dump” (read How to Do a Brain Dump here), I head out the door to walk around my neighborhood or a local park. As soon as I start walking I focus my inner self on God and ask the Holy Spirit what He would have me pray for that day.
I usually pray specific prayers for my family, my business, my friends and my neighborhood. I talk to God about my day and listen for any insight He gives me. While He doesn’t speak audibly to me I have clear impressions in my mind and spirit when I open myself up to Him.
By using my exercise time to focus on my spirituality rather than listening to music or a podcast I experience much more peace and my days end up being much more productive.
Try it and let me know what you think.
My plan for this week:
(Read more details about how I plan here.)
PERSONAL – (daily habits to keep me healthy and happy)
- morning “Brain Dump” (read more here)
- 30 minute prayer walk
- drink 6-8 glasses of water
- eat protein for breakfast
- go to bed by 10 p.m.
PEOPLE – (activities that develop relationship with those I love)
- date with hubby (dollar movie and ice cream cones)
- family picnic in a park
- visit with a friend
PASSION – (creative and soulful habits that bring me joy and help me connect spiritually)
- art journal (see my DIY Art Journal here)
- read daily
PURPOSE – (tasks and activities that enable me to fulfill my life purpose)
- (wife) tell my husband one quality I like about him every day
- (mom) give warm “hello’s” and “good-byes” (from The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin)
- (encourager) write daily, pray with a friend
PROJECTS – (tasks to take care of our household and move me toward my dream)
- help my daughter with a school project
- paint entertainment center
- work on blog project
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It helps me to close my eyes & sniff some sandalwood or lavender soaps that I got at the Asian grocery store to calm myself, while breathing deeply in & out…. After about 15 minutes or so, I feel much better.
Great tip — thanks Kay!
I do something similar, although maybe a little weirder. I play kickboxing DVDs with the sound off. I then turn on a podcast with Christian preaching. My favorites are Charles Stanley, Focus on the Family, and Journey church. It may seem kind of strange to be throwing punches while listening to the promises of God, but it helps me feel good to know I did something good for my body and my soul.
I LOVE it Heather! You have to find what works for you and this is an AWESOME idea!
I love The Happiness Project! And the prayer walk sounds lovely. I could fit that into the baby’s nap time if I was intentional about doing it.
Here are my goals for the week: http://www.mediumsizedfamily.com/work-the-plan-goals-for-the-week-1012/
Terrific goals Jamie. Thanks for linking up! 🙂