We consent to the presence and actions of God within during Centering Prayer. Why is this important? God patiently wishes to direct and guide our lives. Perhaps the Spirit nudges us to: Be more open to what life presents. Enjoy this moment. Stop worrying Begin a new career. Expand your comfort zone. Commit to a … [Read more...]
Centering Prayer Nourishes Our Souls
We sit when life goes well. We sit when life is tough. Things aren’t going so well. We sit because we love God. We sit because we trust God. We sit even when we are not so sure anymore. We let go and open to the presence and actions of God within. That is what Centering Prayer is. Nothing more. Nothing … [Read more...]
Contemplative Prayer Is Like Reverse Prayer
What is prayer? Prayer is when we talk to God. Prayer is when we ask God questions. Prayer is when we thank God. Prayer is when we praise God. Prayer is when we complain or cry out to God. Prayer is when we ask God for help. What is contemplative prayer? It is like a reverse prayer. We shut up. We let God … [Read more...]
God Creates Within You
What might God be wanting to create within you? - Shelly Miller This is one reason why I practice Centering Prayer. If I do not slow down and spend this time with God I might never know what God creates within me. God seems to be patient and never pushy. I believe God plants seeds within me and then waits. God also seems to … [Read more...]
All We Need is Within
“To live the new life that is offered us is to draw our energy from the source of life within us. As we have seen, too often we draw our energy from outside.” - Benignus O’Rourke I begin each day with a centering prayer sit. Centering prayer fills my tank. As the day progresses, I begin to run on fumes. I stop what I … [Read more...]
Centering Prayer: Deconstruct Your Faith
Are you deconstructing your faith? You have many, many questions. You don’t know how to pray anymore. You are not sure what words to say to God. You do not know what you believe anymore. Have you considered Centering Prayer? Centering Prayer is silent prayer. It is wordless prayer. You sit in silence with God. You don’t need to worry … [Read more...]
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