Prayer is an enriching, powerful, and exciting journey.
We often begin the journey by praying with words.
We pray for family, friends, others, and ourselves.
We complain.
We lament.
Sometimes we simply tell God about our day.
As we continue along the prayer path, we might pick up a book or open Scripture.
As we read, we ask:
God, what do you wish to teach me through this passage?
How can this help me?
How can I apply this to my life?
What lesson do I need to take from this today?
And so we continue along the path of prayer.
Eventually, we enter the contemplative part of the journey.
We sit with God.
No words are required.
It is a silent sit of trust and faith.
We let God act within us at a deeper level, beyond our thoughts and emotions.
We let God pray in us.
We rest in the rest of God.
We simply be with God.
Little “be” with Big “Be.”
We allow God to nourish and refresh our souls.
Enjoy this wonderful path of prayer.
It is filled with the grace of vocal, meditative, and silent prayer.
It is a gift from God.
Where are you on the path of prayer today?
I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
If you would like to explore the silent, contemplative side of prayer more deeply, my book Sitting with God may be helpful.