Obama's Faith Via BlackBerry
Mr. Obama revealed in an interview with ABC News that he starts every morning by reviewing a "devotional" he receives on his BlackBerry from his Faith and Neighborhood Initiatives Director Joshua DuBois. The message includes Christian passages and scripture and sometimes quotes from other faiths to reflect on, the president said.
On top of that, Mr. Obama said he prays every night before going to bed.
"When you're in this job, I think that every president whose had it is constantly humbled by the degree to which there are a lot of issues out there, and the notion that one person alone can solve all these problems I think you're cured of that illusion very quickly," the president said. "This is something where you just hope that you are aligning your work with His purposes and that you're attuned to the needs of the people you're there to serve."
Mr. Obama said his family has not yet picked a church in Washington because they are concerned about disrupting any congregration's regular services, and they are also trying to make the transition to their new home easier for the Obama daughters. The president has, however, been attending a church in Camp David.
"I've got a lot of stuff on my plate, and I need guidance all the time," he said.