PERSONAL PRACTICE Several years ago, I began a spiritual practice that I has deep roots in Christianity. Its a form of praying the hours. The actual for of praying the hours is a practice that goes back centuries to monasteries where monks would pray specific prayers at specific durations throughout the day. Forms of this kind of prayer exist today and you can find them online. I adapted my own form of prayer from a prayer written by N.T. Wright based on the sinners prayer that is an ancient one Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me a sinner. His thought was that though this prayer is wonderful, the need to include the entire Trinity (Father-Son-Holy Spirit) was needed. I agree. He calls his prayer The Trinity Prayer. So, at regular intervals (I set an appt reminder on my phone) throughout the day I pray: Abba, Father, Maker of Heaven and earth Set up your Kingdom in our midst Lord Jesus Christ Have mercy on me, a sinner Holy Spirit, breath of the Living God Renew me and all the world I believe that it keeps me focused on God amidst distractions. I admit that sometimes it comes and interrupts LIFE. But, thats okay. I want my life with God to interrupt things. Keeping my heart and mind focused on Him and His purposes is changing my life, day by day. Maybe this might help you? Or come up with your own? Love to hear if you have a similar practice or if you start something of your own.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:39:18 +0000