Life is so busy. Time goes by too quickly. Two phrases we probably find ourselves saying far too often especially as we draw nearer to the end of the calendar year. We live in a time of endless modern conveniences right at our fingertips yet our lives still seem busier than ever. Advertisers and consumerism furthering the lifestyle with the need for everything to be fast and express, instant downloads, high speed data and the list goes on. Yet somehow, with all that is supposed to make us happy, depression and anxiety are on the rise in America.
The calendars fill up quickly, going from one thing to the next and our minds are often racing just trying to keep up with it all. We wake up and hit the ground running, packing lunches, school drop off, work meetings, after school sports and activities, dinner, the evening bedtime hustle. As organized or balanced as one may be, are we spiritually equipped for the day. Beginning our day rooted in prayer and our eyes fixed on God.
Whether it is a spontaneous or formal prayer, the morning offering is a simple way to transform the day into a prayer. In every thought, word and action, it is giving the day to God. In everything that we may encounter, the joys and the sorrows, the triumphs and the struggles, a morning offering helps us in surrendering it all to Him and uniting it to His cross. Allowing oneself to see His presence through all that we will do and knowing His Providential love.
The practice of praying a morning offering can begin very simply and one that can be brought into family prayer life. In teaching it to our children through a short prayer at breakfast or on the drive to school, we are helping them make their day a prayer and teaching them at a young age the importance of forming every thought, word and action for the glory of God.
Listening to Relevant Radio can also help one stay connected and grow in the faith throughout the day, during the morning commute, carpool line or while making dinner. It is a place to turn to for prayer, inspiration, information and truth. Relevant Radio has been equipping the faithful for 25 years, spreading the Gospel and giving hope.
TODAY ONLY, for a gift of $365 you will receive a special bonus premium, a St. Benedict Medal along with the book, A Year of Daily Offerings, by Fr. James Kubicki, S.J. Both make a great gift to help spiritually equip our loved ones. The book presents a full year of morning offerings for the busy layperson, the perfect devotion to begin in the New Year. The St. Benedict Medal is a powerful sacramental reminding us of God’s protection.
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“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” 1 Cor 10:31