Adjust
At the start of this time of prayer, God is present, breathing life into me and into everything around me.
I am still, I am silent, and I am aware of God's loving presence.
Believe
The whole of creation illuminates my life as a child of God.
Yet my focus is often distracted, caught by the material possessions of life.
I ask that God may concentrate my mind on the gifts of the Spirit flowing from my life in a vibrant loving melody rich in harmony.
Here and now
I ask how I am within myself today?
Am I tired, stressed, annoyed or upset?
If any of these characteristics apply, can I try to let go of the concerns that disturb me?
The Word of God
Psalm 4
Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods? Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.
Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the Lord.
Many, Lord, are asking, ‘Who will bring us prosperity?’ Let the light of your face shine on us. Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.
In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.
Let that word speak quietly to you.
Conversation
Dear Lord, help me each day to seek your presence more and more.
Fill my heart with love for you.
I bring you my concerns…
I bring you my joys…
I bring you my challenges…
To close
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen
Based on a format used by Sacred Space – a daily prayer space shared by the Jesuits.
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