How can one achieve devotion and spiritual awareness in prayer, while maintaining its performance on time and with the congregation?

We advise the questioner to fear Allah and strive for devotion (khushu') in prayer, for it is the spirit of prayer. This can be achieved by performing ablution thoroughly, being present in heart, and contemplating what is recited. It is also recommended to perform supererogatory prayers (Nawafil), regular Sunnah prayers (Sunan Ratibah), and recite the prescribed remembrances (Adhkar Ma'thurah). Above all, one should attach oneself to Allah and frequently supplicate to Him.