Reflection

“Pray as you can, and do not try to pray as you can’t.” –Dom John Chapman

Prayer

Word of life,

Why do we so often complicate our pathway to you? Your ear is inclined to us always. Yet for some reason, we get overly anxious in our striving for you. We get trapped in performance, thinking we must say or do the right combination to unlock the door to your favor. Free us from such a burdensome religiosity and lead us instead to pray as we can. Simply and honestly. Through whatever it is that helps us become present to you, we ask you to use it to change us, refresh us, and keep us attentive to the grace all around us. Amen.

Call to Action

Consider if it’s time to begin a new spiritual practice, to inspire my heart for the mission I’ve been given. Make a deliberate step and see how it goes.