How has your praying changed in the last year? I used to feel guilty and ashamed for not praying longer prayers. I kept procrastinating, thinking I’d pray more tonight, or tomorrow morning. But I’m now finding myself praying more short prayers, to the point, for specific issues. When I’m stressed or feeling like an outsider to a group, I’ve been praying the promise “I’ll never LEAVE you or abandon you “. I’m not sure of all the reasons, but I’m reminding myself that He is with me. I’m not in control of outcomes, but I can be present with Him.
“Create a ritual. Choose an ordinary place to become sacred—ordinary holy ground. This could be your favorite chair, the back porch steps, the upstairs balcony, or the window seat in the city bus. Sit up straight with your two feet planted firmly on the ground. Lay your hands in your lap, palms open, facing up. Close your eyes. Breathe in deeply and exhale slowly three times. Pray something simple and invitational. Traditionally, this is called a breath prayer and sounds like, “Here I am, Lord,” or “Come, Holy Spirit,” or “Lord, have mercy.” - Excerpt, Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, by Tyler Staton
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