If you are an average American, in your whole life, you will spend an average of 6 months waiting at red lights.

I doubt I drive as much as the average American (one of the benefits of working from home) but my first thought was, “Wow, six months is a long time to waste!” I started to think about how that time could be used (ever the multitasker!) and thought it would be fun to write a blog post on the topic.

I’ve been forwarded too many stupid emails, though, that don’t have their facts straight, so I wanted to look up the statistic and find a reputable source before I went and made myself look silly. I never did find a specific study (though the number is mentioned all over the place), but I did find the Stop to Pray website.

It’s a simple idea (and along the lines of what I was thinking when I first read the fact): take the “wasted” time at stop lights, and use it to do something you want to spend more time doing; in this case, praying. The site offers a rearview mirror hanger to remind you, and just for a self-addressed stamped envelope. On the one hand, it’s not a big deal, but on the other, for those of us who seriously believe in the power of prayer, think about the potential ROI!