How to Turn Your Daily Commute into Communion

In the hustle of modern life, the daily commute often feels like a necessary evil—a stretch of time spent battling traffic, crowded trains, or the monotony of routine. The commute often seems to interrupt your purposes or be a waste of time. Yet, what if this time could be transformed into something sacred, a space for communion with God? Throughout Scripture, we see men who walked with God in diverse circumstances, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary encounters. Their examples offer seven practical steps to turn your commute into a time of spiritual connection.

Step 1: Begin and End with Presence (Adam)

In Genesis, Adam walked with God “in the cool of the day,” a phrase suggesting morning and evening rhythms of fellowship. Use your commute—whether it’s the start of your day or the journey home—to center yourself in God’s presence. Silence the radio, put away the phone, and invite Him into your space. Whisper a prayer, reflect on His goodness, or simply sit in stillness, knowing He’s near. On the way to work, think about your purpose to prosper. On your return home, think about your purpose of marriage and fatherhood.

Step 2: Disappear into God (Enoch)

Enoch walked with God so intimately that “he was no more, for God took him.” On your commute, let the world’s noise fade as you focus on eternal things. Meditate on a Scripture, like Hebrews 11:5, or ponder God’s character—His faithfulness, His love. Let your identity as a commuter dissolve into your truer identity as a child of God, carried into His presence.

Step 3: Stand Out in Righteousness (Noah)

Noah walked with God as a righteous man in a corrupt generation. Your commute might place you among the chaos of a fallen world—honking horns, stressed faces, or a culture rushing toward distraction. Choose to be different. Offer a silent prayer for those around you, practice patience, or listen to worship music that anchors your soul. Let your commute reflect a heart aligned with God’s righteousness.

Step 4: Move with Purpose, Even in Uncertainty (Abraham)

Abraham walked with God, leaving familiarity behind without knowing his destination. Your commute has a physical endpoint, but use it to embrace spiritual direction. Ask God, “Where are You leading me today?” Surrender your plans to His guidance, trusting that each step—each mile—has purpose, even when the bigger picture isn’t clear.

Step 5: Approach with Reverence (Moses)

Moses met God barefoot on the mountain, a sign of holiness and humility. Your car, bus, or sidewalk isn’t Sinai, but it can still be holy ground. Remove the “shoes” of distraction or pride. Speak to God respectfully, confessing sin or thanking Him for His mercy. Let your commute become a sacred pause, a moment to stand before Him in awe.

Step 6: Expect the Supernatural (Elijah)

Elijah, a man like us, walked with God and saw the supernatural—fire from heaven, rain after drought. During your commute, pray boldly. Ask God to move in your day, to bring healing, provision, or breakthroughs. Open your heart to His power, believing that the same God who parted skies for Elijah can interrupt the ordinary for you.

Step 7: Walk Fearlessly Through Shadows (David)

David walked with God through the valley of the shadow of death, fearless because of God’s presence. Your commute might carry you through personal valleys—stress, exhaustion, or uncertainty. Recite Psalm 23, or remind yourself, “He is with me.” Let His rod and staff comfort you, turning a mundane trip into a journey of courage and trust. His rod is for protection. His staff is for direction. Ask God, your Good Shepherd, to give you both in your commute.

The Ultimate Example: Jesus

Finally, look to Jesus, who walked with His disciples, engaging with people, doing good, healing the sick, and casting out devils. Your commute can echo His ministry. Pray for the stranger next to you, bless the driver who cuts you off, or prepare your heart to serve others when you arrive. Jesus turned every step into an act of love—your commute can too.

Conclusion

Your daily commute doesn’t have to be wasted time. Like Adam, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Elijah, and David, you can walk with God in unique, transformative ways. And like Jesus, you can make it a mission field of grace. Tomorrow, as you step into your truck or onto the platform, take these seven steps with you. What was once a chore might just become your daily communion with the Divine.