Special Times

Find a local place you can go to for a short break when things get too much - for instance take a walk around the nearby park or lake.  Take the time to focus on God and talk to Him.  You will soon associate that place with being assured of God's presence.

Take a bigger block of time, maybe a half or full day, at intervals throughout the year.  Going to the same place each time means that as arrive you already getting into a "talking to God" mood, and you remember all that you've talked about before.  When daily or weekly meetings with God are difficult, having regular times can really help. 

If you enjoy being creative, set aside some time as a special project.  Take a prayer, person or Bible passage and use it as an inspiration to paint a picture, make a collage, or even form a model from anything you find around.  The simplest things can become beautiful and when you look at it in the future, you will see the different aspect and meanings that you were inspired by.