Thursday, July 27
Throughout the months of June and July, our daily devotions will be invitations to pray, perhaps in familiar ways and sometimes in new ways. This week, we will explore a practice of praying throughout the day, adding one additional time of day to our prayer practice each day. In addition to Praising God When You Wake, Asking God to Be Present at the Beginning of Your Day’s Work, Turning Your Focus Outward During Lunchtime, add Pray for Calm in the Mid-Afternoon.
“Take three deep breaths to anchor you to the present moment.
On your first breath, release any swirling thoughts in your head. Let your mind be open, curious, and spacious.
On your second breath, bring your awareness to your body, and let yourself become grounded. Feel your energy renewed as you connect to the Creator.
On your third breath, open your heart to love and compassion – both for yourself and others. Place your hand on your heart and feel it warm with God’s love.
Bring your grounded presence to all you do. Feel free to repeat it when needed throughout the day.” 1 Close by praying a portion of Psalm 62.
For God alone my soul waits in silence,
for my hope is from him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
On God rests my deliverance and my honor;
my mighty rock, my refuge is in God.
Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your heart before him;
God is a refuge for us.
Psalm 62: 5-8
1Pray the Day from vibrantchurchcommunications.com
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