Have you ever found your prayer time stale and
boring? During one of these dry, spiritual times, God lead me to SacredSpace.ie,
a ministry of Irish Jesuits. The writers invite us to make a 'Sacred Space' in each
day, with the help of scripture and on-screen guidance.
During my holy sojourns at this website, God lovingly
kneads and shapes my soul, giving me new, spiritual perspectives on what
previously seemed common and mundane. He challenges and disciplines my innermost
being, urging me to be honest with myself and with Him.
Dear Jesus, I come
to you today longing for your presence. I desire to love you as You love me.
May nothing ever separate me from You.
Cleanse me, Jesus,
from the sin of discontent—discontent in my abilities, relationships,
possessions—always thinking I need more, better, greater.
Forgive me for selfishly
keeping Your great love and tender care to myself—for not sharing the Good News
of forgiveness, freedom, deliverance, peace.
I am sorry, Father,
for treating those who love me most with the least respect—not valuing their
opinion, considering their feelings, or putting their needs ahead of my own.
One of our churches started a 6:00 AM prayer
group using SacredSpace.ie as the catalyst each Wednesday. Despite the early
hour, no one wanted to miss it. We shared our innermost thoughts, prayed for our
and others needs, and encouraged each other in our walks with Jesus.
More than anything, the ministry of
SacredSpace.ie has heightened my awareness of the blessings God bestows each
and every day, flooding my soul with gratitude and thanksgiving.
Thank you, God, for
allowing me to feel the arms of my loved ones wrapped around me in a long,
tender hug.
Praise you, Father,
for enabling me to hear the chorus of birds warbling in the morning, and the
wonder of discovery in the voice of a seven-year-old.
Bless you, Lord, for
showing me Your hand in the tiny chickadees feasting on sunflower seeds as well
as the aqua ebb and flow of powerful ocean waves.
Lord, thank you for
all the culinary delights you give us—a piping hot tea with honey, a York
Peppermint Patty, crispy celery with peanut butter.
How have you enlivened your prayer life? For
inspiration, check out SacredSpace.ie.
Be
encouraged!
Pam©2018 Pamela D. Williams
