Pay attention

1. Pay attention in the waking hours.  This requires:
   1. Being fully present – in each moment
   2. Looking long enough – stop to look long enough
   3. Taking a fresh look at the familiar – as a gift from God
   4. Being available – can He whisper or does he have to yell at you?
   5. Being aware – God is at work in your life
   6. Waiting with expectancy
   7. Being mindful – stay at attention
   8. Being wakeful – can you just stay awake long enough to pray
2. Periodically refocus on God throughout the day
3. How do things remind you of God
4. What are you missing if you’re not paying attention?
5. Pay attention in the working hours.  This requires:
   1. Contemplating – see life through God’s eyes
   2. Abiding – no matter where you are, you’re home
   3. Indwelling – knowing He knows you
6. Pay attention in the waning hours
   1. Instead of the news, end your day on pause
   2. Recount God’s blessings
   3. Release the day – let go
   4. Rest in God’s love and peace
   5. For what moment am I most grateful for today?  Why?
   6. Just stop, be quiet, and know God is there