In a cabinet near our coffee maker we have a collection of coffee mugs. At least half of them are mine. Some were gifts and some I purchased. Many of them have a logo or pictures inscribed on them. I have my favorites. I currently favor a “squaty” yellow cup given me by friends, but my favorites change from time to time when a favorite is in the dishwasher. One mug announces “Don’t bother me I’m reading.” Another has polar bears from a trip to Canada. A South Dakota themed mug reminds me of home, while Florida and Colorado mugs recall children and grand-children. One ugly green mug has the advantage of being unbreakable plastic material. A large white mug has a cartoon bear and the word Papa underneath. Three mugs in my office proclaim “peacefully, simply, together.” Every time I use them for coffee or tea they all call up memories, names and faces. They often start my prayers as the warm beverage lifts my early morning fog. What triggers your memories? Are the memories ever preludes to prayer? A missions group I know of has prayer cards that feature pictures of the missionaries so that we can see their faces as we pray. What are the spontaneous prompts that encourage you to pray right at the moment or with special pockets of prayer scattered throughout your day?