Fixed hour prayer
In
some traditions monks will pray every three hours for half an hour; their
entire day revolves around conversing with God. Today, set aside a specific
time to pray. Make an appointment with God. If you had an appointment with
someone, especially a very important person (say, the prime minister), you
would not go and do something else instead (watch a movie, Facebook, etc.), but
you would do everything in your power to make that appointment.
Sample: God, You have given me my time
and have been gracious enough to let me fill it with work and leisure. Now,
God, I am offering back to you some of the time that You have allotted to me.
This next little bit is dedicated to You, God, and not anyone or anything else.
You are ever present with me because I am important to You. You are important
to me, God, so I’m here to spend time with You. I need you, but I am afraid of
the silence. Teach me how to enter your presence and find rest.
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