Since I spend time each day making coffee, and that requires very little brain activity, I thought I would write a Celtic-style prayer to better use that time for spiritual growth.
Father of life and all good things,
Refine me in my inner ways.
Let me not be led into despair and fear;
Help me to walk always in your light.
Let me find You, Master of All,
In the routines and rhythms of life.
Make your will clear to me
And stir my heart with devotion for You.
Feedback appreciated.
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I am really quite taken with this whole thread you’ve been pursuing since your post Rhythms of Contemplative Prayer. Keep up the good writing!
Inspiring.
Thanks. I’m trying not to be too cheesy - “Spirit, pour over me like the boiling water that will pour over these grounds in a few minutes” - but at the same time, I’d like the prayers to be specific to the purpose.
Grace and peace,
Justin
Good stuff. I find activity-prayers like this vital in helping me practice the practice of the presence of God.
I agree with Felix. We were discussing just this challenge yesterday with friends: what practical habits can we develop that would help us remain more focused on the presence of God throughout our day?
These prayers of Justin’s are a wonderful way to invite God to be present in the immediate work of our lives. I wonder, Justin, how you actually make use of them? Do you memorize them? Write them out and tape them to the walls? Pray once and toss, or pray them daily as a habitual act of worship, or…?
This is the first one. I’ve taped it to the wall by the coffeemaker, and I’ve recited it a few times since yesterday, when I put it up.
I guess it will be harder for the prayers that don’t go along with a specific location, but we’ll see.
Thanks for the encouragement.
I love it. Thank you.
I find my best short prayers are just prayers of thanks:
Thanks god for everything, for your guidance and grace, for all you have provided, none of which I deserve. Thank you for Jesus, my salvation. Amen.
my shortest prayer is probably while driving, when God lines up a green light in an especially nice way:
Thanks god. Its is such a blessing to be in your care.
Encouraging, especially to one who has trouble praying. Thanks Justin.
Found you in a blog what inspiring prayer thanks hope you don’t mind me passing it on, blessings Bud
Sure. I’m also planning to post the prayers at UrbanMonastery.com.