truly energetic, often with arms
extended and in motion, inculcating
genuine passion into prayer. Indeed,
to paraphrase a message from Saint
John of the Cross, we might do well
in our prayer by noting that “where
you don’t find enthusiasm, put enthusiasm and you will find it.”
We can all add a resounding
“amen” to this African American
prayer plea to Our Father: “And may
we call upon Thee in such manner as
to be convinced that Thou art a prayer-hearing and prayer-answering God;
and Thine shall be the praise, forever.
Amen.”
The search for God
I’ve touched on only a small number
of worthy prayer methods and practices. There is nothing here about the
prayers of the Mass, the Jesus Prayer,
meditation, lectio divina, and so on.
Nor do I mention such creative takes
on prayer as “Praying at the Burger
King” or “The Prayer of Napping”!
And yet I pray that the thoughts
shared here will help you in your
everyday search to give glory to God
always and all ways.
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