Okay, summer is upon us! School is out, and vacations are planned or they are happening now. How do you retain your routine with going to Mass every weekend and finding time to pray? You know that God does not take a vacation or time off. He is there all the time for us.
Why is prayer so important in our lives? Prayer creates a relationship with God. Prayer keeps God in our lives and reminds us that we are not in this world alone, even when we may feel alone or abandoned. Prayer reminds us that God is part of our lives and accompanies us in this life and on our journey to Him.
Prayer does not always mean that we have to do the talking either. Adoration is a time to just be present to the Lord and sometimes listen. It is just like enjoying the presence of a good friend.
Do not let the summer events and business of your day get in the way of your prayer life. It often seems that is the first thing we seem to skip or let go of.