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The demanding schedules both at home and in the workplace can leave little opportunity for prayer and Bible study in the daily routine. Given that Christians are taught to pray constantly and meditate on scripture morning, noon and night, a challenge arises that is frequently on the mind. Rather than being a source of guilt, this could simply suggest the Holy Spirit is calling individuals into communion with God. No part of daily life is exempt from God’s presence, and this includes the cubicle walls. With some planning and flexibility, an office can become a place for Bible reading and prayer, and without interfering with the work schedule for the day.

There is a wealth of Bible study helps on the Internet. If a workplace does not allow any personal Internet access, many phones now provide Internet access and access to Bible study applications. Making an online devotional your first office activity in the morning helps keep a right mind through the day, and ensures that these moments with the Lord will not be crowded out by a full schedule. This will most likely take just minutes and might even fill downtime while other office machines are starting up.

Among all the books written, there is no substitute for the God’s word. Reading a chapter from an online Bible is a meaningful follow-up to a devotional. Often a devotional will contain a quote from scripture and the chapter of the Bible that contains this passage can be the Bible reading for the day. Reading of scripture can also be done first thing in the morning or anytime during the day as time permits.

To make time for prayer and remembering Christ, a walk down the street provides the opportunity for solitude and focus. Sites along the way may also generate ideas for prayer, either immediate situations or forgotten topics that are somehow related to the present scenery. There are obviously physical benefits that may result from regular walking. Once this approach becomes a pattern, a “walk with God” may be greeted with heartfelt anticipation each day.

The surroundings inside the office also serve as inspiration for prayer. Simply catching a coworker’s eye can be a reminder of a specific need in his or her life. Reading the countenance of a colleague may be enough to pray for an unspoken prayer request. A Christian never leaves the mission field and prayer is a humble and powerful force in the world.

Christian music is available at the workstation from multiple sources, including online resources, MP3 players or the radio. Having Christian songs in the background provides perspective on all the activities of the day. Being reminded of God’s authority even in the workplace gives a Christian freedom from anxiety that can hurt both health and productivity.

The joy of the Christian life is God’s continual presence. Welcoming the Father into the workplace will transform that workplace into a location of healing and grace.

Robert Mann is a published poet and author living in California. Mr. Mann is also Executive Editor of the Christian news website http://www.FreeChristianPress.com. Click here to get your own unique version of this article with free reprint rights.

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