Posted June 14th, 2013

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        Awaken with a prayer on your mind and in your heart

‘        Have your morning quiet time as soon as possible to set the day along the lines which God has appointed

‘        Set your daily goal by asking yourself

• What Kind of day do I want?
• What feelings do I want to have?
• What things do I want to see happen or experience

‘        Read daily from the course

‘        Engage in “Active” practices throughout the day by practicing the daily lesson or engaging in prayers from part two of the workbook

‘        Meditate

‘        Make it a habit to ask God and the Holy Spirit throughout the day for their help

‘        Be vigilant of any intrusion of your peace. The course is deeply concerned with protecting your peace. Response to temptation is what the course recommends to dispel any upset you encounter. This method requires you to replace any upset with a thought from the course

‘        Frequently asking the Holy Spirit “What to do” is an integral part of having an “Ideal” day.  When do you ask “What to do”?

• Morning quiet time is an important time. There may be something important that He wants to tell you about the upcoming day.
• Before starting any activity
• How you should perceive a situation or interaction, especially when you know you are seeing it incorrectly.
• When you feel confused or uncertain

‘        Take time for an evening quiet time “After the morning meeting, we will use the day in preparation for the time at night we will meet again in Trust”. (WBL 92)

• Thank the Holy Spirit for his daily guidance
• Spend time dwelling on your daily thought
• Review the daily events; forgive the painful ones and thank God for the blessings
• Say a closing workbook prayer
• Have a final meditation

‘        Dedicate your sleep to God by falling asleep with a prayer on your lips and in your heart.

• And let me sleep sure of my safety, certain of Your care, and happily aware I am Your Son. (WBL 232)

Witten by Ryan Westbrook-Vigue

Ministerial Student