Prayer (talking to God) and meditation (listening to God) are your primary ways of communicating with God. So, it’s vital to continue practicing prayer and meditation while traveling. Since travel can pull you in many different directions, it’s crucial to stay focused on your relationship with God while traveling, and praying and meditating regularly can help you do so. 

God encourages you in Psalm 46:10 to: “Be still, and know that I am God.” 

So, plan at least 5 minutes every day or night (whichever works best for you) to pray and meditate. Pray about whatever is on your heart and mind. Don’t worry about following any particular prayer methods or formats you may follow at home. 

Since God gives you freedom in prayer, feel free to use your time traveling and away from your usual routines to pray in fresh ways. Just talk to God in whatever way comes naturally and enjoy your conversation with him. Remember, communicating with your Creator is an incredible privilege. God listens carefully to all of your prayers! 

Then, meditate on a Bible verse or passage, or something God has shown you lately on your trip. Let it sink deeply into your heart and mind by reflecting on what it means and how you can apply it to your life. 

One powerful way to meditate on the Bible is by practicing Lectio Divina, which involves slowly reading a Bible passage multiple times and paying attention to what word or phrase resonates with you each time. After each reading, reflect on how it speaks to you. This can be an excellent way to listen to what God might highlight through His Word during your new travel experiences. You can also hear from God during quiet times when God speaks to you through a feeling of peace or a thought that gives you the guidance or encouragement you need. 

The Bible says in 1 Samuel 3:10: “Again the Lord called, ‘Samuel!’ And Samuel said, ‘Speak, for your servant is listening.’” Like Samuel, you can position yourself to hear God by devoting time to listening carefully. After your times of prayer and meditation, write down any insights that came to you. This can help you process what you’ve experienced and track how God may speak to you during your travels. Every day or night during your trips, enjoy two-way conversations with God that help you see how God is with you wherever you go.

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