If the most comfortable place for people to pray is in a church building, the second most comfortable is where they live. Regardless of the headaches we have in our homes and the presence of other people, it is still the place where we can shut the door and let down our guard. And letting down our guard is a big part of learning how to pray.
If you live by yourself, or with just one other person, there are lots of opportunities to find quiet space to pray in your homes. If there are more people, in a smaller space, it can be more challenging, to say the least. But whatever your living situation, you need to find a place (or places) in your home where you can pray on a regular basis.
Pray in bed, or sitting on the bed. Pray in a chair by the window. Pray in the garage (before leaving and when you come home). Pray in the bathroom (which is good if your living arrangement is low on privacy).
And it's not just the physical space, but how you inhabit it. Pray in your slippers and bathrobe. Pray with a cup of coffee or tea. Pray while reading your Bible or a devotional. Pray with music playing in the background. Pray next to the baby's crib while he's taking a nap.
Today's Prayer Prompt: Make yourself a cup of a comforting beverage. Sit by a window and just look outside for a few minutes. And pray.
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