Try listening to God’s Word. Perhaps record 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 on your phone so that you can listen to it as you drive, take a walk, wash dishes or work around your house or yard. You can also go to www.biblegateway.com and listen to the verse through the website. Play the verses through several times as you memorize the passage this week. (We have been using the English Standard Version or ESV in this study guide.) The journey of a relationship with God slowly moves us from a constant focus on our outer world to an ever-increasing realization of God’s extraordinary presence in our inner world. Before we determine where we are on our journey, it helps to evaluate our priorities in life. It is easy to believe we are running our race with purpose, as 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 teaches, but the reality of our life may not match our perception. Mark out the race you are running by measuring how you spend your time. Estimate the time you spend on daily activities below. 

___Reading the Bible 

___Prayer/Journaling

___Worship

___Eating 

___Sleeping

___Work/School

___Listening to Music

___Watching Tv

___Household Chores

___Shopping

___Time Spent with family/friends

___Time Spent in a small group

___Time spent alone

___Time spent with neighbors

___Driving 

___Exercising 

Consider adding a spiritual discipline or giving up something for God during the season of Lent (which begins Wednesday, February 17) to create more space and time for Him. It takes intentionality to discover God and His principles in a more profound way. Pray and ask God for His wisdom, guidance, and direction. Ask Him to give you focus and determination in your decision.

"Father, I abandon myself into your hands; do with me what you will. Whatever you may do, I thank you; I am ready for all, I accept all. Let only your will be done in me, and all your creatures. I wish no more than this, O Lord. Into your hands I commend my soul; I offer it to you with all the love of my heart, for I love you, Lord, and so I need to give myself, to surrender myself into your hands, without reserve, and with boundless confidence. For you are my Father."

Prayer of Abandonment https://mycatholic.life/catholic-prayers/prayer-of-abandonment “