Love this, Jody. I have routines that have become well-established over time - beginning with coffee and a book of daily prayers (currently a re-read of Scotty Smith's "Every Day Prayers" and the liturgy "First Waking" from "Every Moment Holy" in the solitude of my study. As I ready Scotty's prayer for the day, I pray through it - adding my thoughts to his. I do the same with "First Waking" - which I memorized some time ago. These 2 prayers simply jumpstart my ongoing spontaneous conversation with God throughout the day - wherever I might be. A more recent prayer I've memorized is from the Book of Common Prayer. I was introduced to this prayer by Tish Harrison Warren in her book, "Prayer in the Night." Like the prayers I read and pray through first thing in the morning, this prayer simply provides a framework as I pray though each line as soon as I fall into bed every night. I must admit, however, that if I'm particularly tired, I sometimes don't remember praying through the entire prayer before I fall asleep. =)
Patricia, I love this. I have a very old copy of the Book of Common Prayer and find the morning and evening Psalms are such a great anchor to begin and end my day with. Thank you for sharing a snippet of your prayer practices.
I tend to pray the most in my car and in my bedroom, cuz that's when I'm alone, but I pray everywhere - every moment is an ongoing conversation with Him.
I’ve recently weaned our youngest so our nighttime nursing has been replaced by rocking — she’s still needing the cuddles. Something about the rocking and praying is good for us both.
Oh Renee, wow. You must be breathing a sigh of relief that your daughter's safe but there is a long road ahead for the folks in North Carolina, to be sure. That is a lot to deal with. Wow.
“I will tend to what is in my hand.” That is a worthy and right response when the world feels out of control. 🤍
Baking cookies, muffins, bread. Pancake flipping too.
a lovely poem that i so relate to
Love this, Jody. I have routines that have become well-established over time - beginning with coffee and a book of daily prayers (currently a re-read of Scotty Smith's "Every Day Prayers" and the liturgy "First Waking" from "Every Moment Holy" in the solitude of my study. As I ready Scotty's prayer for the day, I pray through it - adding my thoughts to his. I do the same with "First Waking" - which I memorized some time ago. These 2 prayers simply jumpstart my ongoing spontaneous conversation with God throughout the day - wherever I might be. A more recent prayer I've memorized is from the Book of Common Prayer. I was introduced to this prayer by Tish Harrison Warren in her book, "Prayer in the Night." Like the prayers I read and pray through first thing in the morning, this prayer simply provides a framework as I pray though each line as soon as I fall into bed every night. I must admit, however, that if I'm particularly tired, I sometimes don't remember praying through the entire prayer before I fall asleep. =)
Patricia, I love this. I have a very old copy of the Book of Common Prayer and find the morning and evening Psalms are such a great anchor to begin and end my day with. Thank you for sharing a snippet of your prayer practices.
I do poorly in the routine department save the coffee. Maybe I should start there?! This reminds me of Brother Lawrence breath prayers, Jody.
I usually pour my prayers over my journal, or on walks while pushing the stroller.
Thank you, Jody, for this poem. Such transcendence in the most mundane of things. Just what I love to read.
Oh Rosa, praying while pushing a stroller or on the page sounds just right. Thanks for your kind words.
What a beautiful and creative poem!
I tend to pray the most in my car and in my bedroom, cuz that's when I'm alone, but I pray everywhere - every moment is an ongoing conversation with Him.
Indeed "everywhere, every moment is an ongoing conversation." Paul did say to 'pray without ceasing.' (and I pray in my car alllll the time.)
I’ve recently weaned our youngest so our nighttime nursing has been replaced by rocking — she’s still needing the cuddles. Something about the rocking and praying is good for us both.
oh Annelise, rocking and praying..... that sounds perfect.
Thank you for your prayers! We made it through the hurricane and now it's a sunny day.
Chanda, what a gift to be safe. Prayers continue....
Beautiful imagery, Jody.
Thank you Cheryl.
My regular prayer time is usually spent walking through the house. It’s a wonder my wood floors don’t have the path worn into them!
Oh Rebecca, I like that! If monks can leave their knee-prints in oak floors well, then....
I'll be baking cookies this morning, praying for my hurricane Helene homeless daughter, now waiting out Milton in Nashville. Thankful she is safe.
Oh Renee, wow. You must be breathing a sigh of relief that your daughter's safe but there is a long road ahead for the folks in North Carolina, to be sure. That is a lot to deal with. Wow.
I'll be bet your cookies will bless someone!