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Some time ago, I began a daily routine that included reading Scripture, journaling, and maintaining a prayer journal.

In the last couple of years, this routine has become a rhythm that is now a habit. This daily habit is life-giving and helps me on numerous fronts as I approach the work day.

Over the course of my life, I always found it easier to develop a daily habit of reading the Bible. Then, it was to make time to pray every day.

Any time I sit down to write out prayer requests, I find that it does not take long to create an overwhelming list.

Let me quickly visualize why this gets overwhelming. I try to regularly pray for:

• My family and all the things you can imagine that merit prayer: faith, relationships, careers, health, friends, sports, hobbies, finances, wisdom, etc.
• People who are sick, dying, etc.
• People who need God’s presence because they are grieving or struggling.
• The church: for pastors, congregations, and ministries.
• Opportunities to lovingly and wisely share the Good News of Jesus.
• The places I work.
• Local and global missions and service…