June 17: A Prayer Trigger

I gave up soda for Lent. Not caffeine, like I should have, but soda. I baby stepped my way into this. But more than just giving up something for Lent, I wanted to add a faith challenge. So every time I felt the need for a can of soda, I took a 30 second pause and gave thanks for something or asked for something.

Just a 30 second prayer.

That first week, A LOT of prayers headed out of my home, as I struggled to get over the situational addiction I have to my canned beverages. But as I adjusted to giving up my soda, I still found other triggers in my life that would cause me to pause and pray. I could see the a pop machine as I drove through town or walked into my office. This became my new visual aide to remind me to pause in prayer.

This idea of the 30 Second Kneel Down (30SKD) is not a new concept. It started as a way to bring prayer back into schools. I altered the premise to fit it into my life. The prayer is still 30 seconds, but the trigger isn't my locker or a specific time of day.

What could you use as a trigger to remind you to pray? Receiving a text? Walking into the kitchen? Making a right turn in your car? It could be anything that happens to you several times a day. Post a comment for 150 blogger bonus points.