Prayer consumes us as the air we breathe. Our first conscious thought when we first wake up is, 'Blessed are you Creator of the Universe; thank you for your eternal love for me to allow me another day to honor you and humanity.'
As we put our feet in our house slippers, we pray, 'Let your Word guide my steps today that I might not sin against You.'
As we brush our teeth, we pray, 'Bridle my tongue and place a watch over lips...be glorified in my thoughts, words, and deeds today.'
As we wash our hair, we pray, 'Help me love you with all my heart, mind, soul and strength.'
As we wash our feet, we pray, 'Lead me in Your ways; help me follow Your paths of righteousness.'
As we brush our hair, we pray, 'All glory belongs to You who are all Worthy to be praised.'
As we put on our shirt, we pray, 'Grant me the mantle of Your holiness and wisdom that every decision will be ordered by You alone.'
As we put on our skirt/pants, we pray, 'Clothe me in Your clothes of righteousness and Truth that I may only reflect Your holiness.'
Before we eat, we pray, 'Thank you for this food and bless it to nourish us for Your use; bless the hands that prepared it.'
As I drive to work, 'All Glory and Praise to the Lamb that was slain, who has born every sin and cleansed every stain.'
As I clock in for work, 'Stamp me as Your's alone; cast me not away, but accept me as your eternal servant.'
As I enter my work space, 'I dedicate this new work day and space to You that I may accomplish Your Perfect Will for Your glory alone.'
I suppose, in other words, prayer is totally and absolutely just natural.
Shema.
