A Nice Thought

So I got this book for Christmas (yes I am a slow reader), and I just love it!! I came across this part that just totally was an eye-opening thought-- REALLY awesome to think about. And I wanted to share it with everyone......

"As I've studied the scriptures over the years in an effort to seek guidance as a parent, I have found myself drawn again and again to Alma's prayer when he takes Helam into the waters to baptize him. Just before Alma performs the batism, he cries out to he Lord, saying: 'O Lord, pour out thy Spirit upon thy servant, that he may do this work with holiness of heart' (Mosiah 18:12). As a mother, I love this parayer because Alma is praying on his feet, so to speak. There is no time in this instance for a great, long pause in which Alma can collect himself and pray a lengthy, thoughtful prayer before he goes about doing his Father's work.
Like Alma, we mothers cannot always find time in our busy days to send a focused, well-thought-out prayer to heaven. If we are going to stay in tune with the Spirit, we're likely going to have to spend some time praying on our feet, whether those prayers are whispered to heaven while we're tackling a sink full of dirty dishes or comforting a fevered, restless child in the middle of the night. Alma's prayer reminds us that praying on our feet is acceptable and likely even pleasing to the Lord."

She goes on to talk about how WHAT he said was important too- as well as how he said it. And that it is still important to find time to really ponder the scriptures and say long meaningful prayers to the Lord.
But I REALLY like this part!! I don't know about anyone else, but I find myself "praying on my feet a LOT" and a lot of times feeling guilty for not making it more solemn (I guess you could say). I never thought that it was actually okay :) It's hard as a mom to find the time to sit down and meditate and pray, read your scriptures in peace, and feel like you are devoting time to the Lord. And while I still feel it is important to take advantage of those moments as they come. NOW I feel like the times when I do have to pray on my feet are GOOD, useful, special moments and that those times are just as meaningful to Heavenly Father.

Anyway- I just thought that was neat, maybe someone else will too :)