Perhaps that's not the most comfortable question in your world; it certainly hasn't always been in mine. Yet, it's an important question to consider, if not to answer boldly.
This past Sunday, our Prayers of the People were introduced as a "conference call to God." Together, we lift up our joys and our concerns. We turn them over and petition for grace and guidance. As a body, we take what we hold in worry and thanksgiving and give it into God's loving embrace. We open ourselves to commune (-icate) with God.
Yet, our Prayers of the People are but one way to pray.
MCC's own Rev. Delores Berry prays with a lung-ful of air and a bellowing voice that sings right to the soul of those gathered. Marsha Stevens prays through masterful lyrics. Rev. Nancy Wilson, at the dinner table, takes in a long, centering breath before pronouncing the meal "Blessed" - as clear a grace as I've ever heard. Children learn "Now I lay me down to sleep..." at early ages and countless Christians recite the Lord's Prayer every Sunday.
It's all prayer.
So... Do you pray?
As you walk through the day, think about the ways in which you commune (-icate) with God. Are there modes of prayer you could add to your routine? What gift has God given you which may be a path toward prayer?
Even if it's only a second...though you might try for five minutes or more...try prayer. Our examples of prayerful living prove its value.
Blessings, -Mel
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