Remaining Focused on God During Busy Days

I believe that the most focused and meaningful prayers tend to occur in quiet places with few distractions. During those focused prayers, perhaps we already have topics in mind that we wish to pray about. Or perhaps we attempt to let the spirit take over.

Whatever we pray about, I believe those quiet times of prayer are important for spiritual growth. Regardless of our schedules, on most days we should schedule a few minutes dedicated to quiet, focused prayer. But let's be honest: On some (perhaps most?) days, we fail to do this.

However, even on busy days where we fail to engage in quiet prayer, we still must strive to remain close to God. Paul offers good advice in 1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV),

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Being busy might be an excuse, albeit a lousy one, for neglecting quiet, focused prayer. But being busy is not an excuse for forgetting God. Paul is saying that, whatever we do, we must do it for God. We must keep God on the front of our minds. And we must do so without ceasing!