Many people develop a close connection with God through prayers and meditation.
These devotions are especially effective when performed regularly on a daily basis.
The problem lies in the fact that many people do not find the time to spare for meditation and prayers in their every day life.
Another problem faced by those who perform meditation regularly is determining what to meditate on.
If you face a similar situation, try pursuing these simple tips for praying and meditation.
Many people find that prayer and meditation brings them closer to God, especially when practiced on a daily basis.
The problem is that many people can't find the time to develop prayer and meditation into a daily habit.
And then once people do find the time, it can be difficult to know what to study and meditate on.
If you find yourself in the same situation, try following these tips for prayer and meditation.

1. Devote time and place for prayers and meditationThe prime reason many people fail to pursue prayers and meditation is because they don't devote time or place for them.
   Try to spare time every day for meditation as this is highly important.
   You may also carve time in your daily routine by getting up ten to fifteen minutes earlier.
   If you seriously intend to develop a connection with God, you will prioritize prayers and meditation upon other life pursuits.
   
2. Form an Appropriate Posture for Meditation and Prayers A good meditation posture prevents you from falling asleep in the relaxed state of mind that you attain.
   A good posture is especially useful when you add meditation and prayer into a tight schedule that gets you strained.
   Not only does proper posture aid in clear focus, but also improves the circulation of the blood.
   You may also add a stretching exercise that would help refresh you for your prayers and meditation.
   Stretching exercises in the morning also provide a number of other health benefits.
   
3. Make a Study Plan If you seek closer relationship with God, you may want to devise a study plan that would help improve your knowledge of meditation and prayers.
   Some people find the time to read the Bible.
   Others, however, find it difficult to comprehend the book on their own.
   You could ask your pastor to help with some study material everyday.
   You could also conveniently purchase good study material from a local book store.
   This would help you in staying focused and making progress by learning more everyday.
   
4. Other Meditation Material You can use many different things for meditation.
   You ultimate goal is to develop a close connection with God by spending time thinking about the Creator.
   It is for this reason that you want to devote some time to reading Bible or studying other material.
   You will also find a number of other resources that will help you develop linkage with God.
   Say you could purchase a calendar carrying quotations that are worth your study, and help you in thinking about Him everyday.
   

Dedication is one of the most important requirements for effective prayers and meditation.
If you aren't dedicated to the task, you will never attain the state you want to reach.
Besides these, there are other great tips that can help you if meditating is difficult for you.
End Note If it is difficult for you to meditate daily, you may try writing a journal, maintaining a calendar or setting a reminder on your alarm clock.
This will help you in observing your progress and keep your from putting off your prayers and meditation.