Flying Mind

Sometimes I have a "Flying Mind" when I try to pray. No matter how I begin, my mind quickly runs off to other thoughts, plans, anxieties and what not. When I realize this, I try to come back to prayer, recognizing that I am with God, but my mind quickly runs off again, flying around so many other thoughts.

What I do then is apologize to God for my lack of courtesy. That may be the best prayer that I can make in these flying mind situations. It may not seem like much of a prayer, but it is my best at that time. So give God your best and don't worry about the quality of it. Is not your best, simply your best?