Quality time that goes a long way.

Whether you identify as spiritual or religious, it  is very common for many of us to begin our day with some form of morning meditation, prayer or reflective time.  Intentionally beginning the day with that sacred time provides us a space to obtain the needed clarity and perspective to determine the outcomes of our day.

I often get into lengthy conversations about how that spiritual foundation is currently missing in today’s instant gratification society.  With the impact of this spiritual void contributing to much of the negativity that is so prevalent in our communities. But, I digress……. that’s another post, another day!

Once you’ve developed a regular spiritual life, missing morning devotional time is like leaving the house without your cell phone.  Just as some get in their early morning exercise in order to maintain physical fitness that provides the necessary energy to get your through the day, it is just as important to get your devotional workout to support growth and maintain a spiritual fitness needed to support you through everyday challenges.

Some may not be aware, but our very own President Barak Obama has a meaningful daily devotional life.  The depth of which he engages in a regular spiritual practices for his own grounding are both impressive and inspirational in itself. Not only does he comfortably reference scripture during speeches and public addresses, the President convenes an annual call on his birthday with religious leaders who pray for him and his year to come.  Since 2008 he also receives a daily morning devotional via Blackberry, prepared just for him by Joshua DuBois.  The devotinal includes both bible scriptures and other reflections, before his White House staff even begin to arrive.  If the President can make quality time, so can I and so can you!

Joshua DuBois, the informal spiritual advisor to the President, releases a book tomorrow October 22nd entitled, “The President’s Devotional: The Daily Readings That Inspired Obama”.

What is your devotional life like? Feel free to share some links to resources in the comments section.

For excerpts from the book check out:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/19/obama-devotionals_n_4128024.html?utm_hp_ref=tw

This post was inspired by:

http://thegrio.com/2013/10/19/informal-spiritual-adviser-obamas-faith-has-grown-in-his-time-in-office/

Additional devotional resources:

• Bible Gateway
• Christian Books
• Purpose Driven
• Our Daily Bread
• President’s Devotional
• Daily Inspiration Quotes