A segue from last week’s episode, Beth and Kristofer discuss this emotional topic they have struggled with, to help us all (including themselves!) lead better prayer lives! After Kristofer defines the difference between making time for prayer and praying out of love for our creator, they dive into why we need to, as Beth puts it, “Make an appointment with God.” Creating a Prayer life is difficult, but if we work towards the goal of creating a life of prayer we will have abundant joy and calm in our life; maybe someday we will all be able to say “I’m always close to God.”

Beth and Kristofer mention that our coping mechanism can be any of a plethora of things: Video Games, Movies, TV, reading, drinking, etc. These things can be replaced with something better than any of them: Prayer. Beth brings to the table the importance of prayer to de-stress from work, and that Prayer is the greatest de-stress-or. Kristofer addresses the issues of running a household, homeschooling, and working from and in the home all at once and purposefully making time for prayer.

Make time for Prayer. And when you do, pray for us. We’ll keep praying for you!

Some items on our site that will help in understanding this topic:

PAGE: Prayer Basics

TWMWU: This Great Gift

Podcast Episode: Family Prayer – What and How -Episode 8

Podcast Episode: Family Prayer – Why – Episode 9

Podcast Episode: It’s All In The Little Things – Episode 69

Podcast Episode: The Triduum – Episode 91

Podcast Episode: Being a Family of Prayer – Episode 121

Podcast Episode: The Sacred Role of Women in the Church – Episode 124

Podcast Episode: Giving Back – Episode 127

Podcast Episode: How Do I Listen To and Hear The LORD? -Episode 145