Answer the call
A prayer inspired by Genesis 12:1-7 Lord, help us answer your call as readily as our father Abram, that we might extend your blessing throughout our community. Remind us that the places where we find you become altars in our world. Amen. from Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals by Shane Claiborne, … Continue reading "Answer the call"...
In the school of prayer with Eugene Peterson
Here are some extracts on the topic of prayer by Eugene Peterson from his book, Answering God: The Psalms as Tools for Prayer. I What is essential in prayer is not that we learn to express ourselves, but that we learn to answer God. The psalms show us how to answer. (p. … Continue reading "In the school of prayer with Eugene Peterson"...
From prayer and conversation to answers
Het Vredeskerkje (The Little Peace Church) in Bergen aan Zee, NL For those looking for answers on how to be salt and light in the world, here are some wise words from Paul: “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for … Continue reading "From prayer and conversation to answers"...
Asking and answers
from In the school of prayer with Pádraig Ó Tuama: ‘Prayer is asking, and prayer is sitting. Prayer is the breath. Prayer is not an answer, always, because not all questions can be answered.’ from Daily Prayer with the Corrymeela Community by Pádraig Ó Tuama, p. xi A prayer I know that … Continue reading "Asking and answers"...