In 1988, I ran across Bill Hybels' book, Too Busy Not to Pray: Slowing Down to Be with God. Not only does this book have the basics of prayer, but it also speaks about the the value of meeting with Our Maker on a regular basis. My own devotional times with God grew more regular and productive. I noticed my personality mellowed and I gained an optimism of what the Lord had planned for my life.
I recently found a video on the web made by Hybels. This nine minute clip is called Coffee with God. He describes in a clear way what the Lord has done in several lives where they consistently began meeting with God each day. If you struggle with trying to find time to pray and read scripture each day, please enjoy these stories. The link is:
Coffee with God
