Tips for Success

As I wrote Daily Reflections, I was thinking about your busy schedule. That's why each one is short - but hopefully powerful.

To squeeze the most juice out of each lesson, here's what I recommend:

1. Before you read each reflection, open your heart to God in prayer.

1. Create a designated space and time for these daily reflections.

1. Decide if you want to respond in writing: with a journal, a computer, or a tablet. Have these tools ready to go.

1. Eliminate distractions. Turn off your phone.

1. Share your reflections with a friend. When you feel comfortable doing so, share your thoughts on each one.

1. Once a week, revisit what you reflected on earlier. See if you've changed your mind or had new insights.

1. Don't worry about being perfect or thorough. A little bit of engagement in God's word is better than nothing.

1. Stay simple; focus on what helps you grow in your faith.

1. Be kind to yourself: there's no rule that says you have to complete all the prompts.

1. Skip the prompts that aren't interesting.

1. Feel free to adjust a prompt to better suit your situation - or come up with your own!