Seven Simple Spiritual
Practices
Do a short, focused morning prayer. This can be, “Good morning, Lord. I’m
grateful to be alive another day,” or, “May my thoughts, words, and actions
reflect your love today,” or anything else that is short and to the point. It
can be a waking-up prayer, to help you focus your attention as the day begins.
Sigh to God. The Holy Spirit takes every sigh, every tear, every groan
and translates them to our heavenly Father. Sometimes we put too high a value
on words when it comes to prayer. Sometimes, a sigh will convey exactly how
you’re feeling and what you need. Please note: you are encouraged to do this
prayer multiple times a day.
Reflect. Stop at mid-morning or noon or afternoon or evening,
and look back at what has
happened in the day so far. What did you do or say? How did you feel? Where did you
perceive God present or at work? Respond with thanksgiving or with a prayer to
do better during the rest of the day.
Listen to Scripture. Allow Scripture to soak into your mind
and heart by listening to it—in recorded songs or hymns
or from an audio version of the Bible. Take just five or ten minutes to do
this, while you’re commuting or eating your lunch.
Say thanks. Pause to thank God for one thing in your day. Or thank another person for one thing he or she has
said or done that helped you.
Say please. Acknowledge your true desire at this moment and voice it
to God. Or ask another person for help rather than trying to do everything
yourself.
Help someone. Donate money to an organization that
addresses needs in the community. Encourage a coworker. Help a stranger pick up
the dropped bag of groceries. Hold a door open. Pitch in when you see a friend
or family member overwhelmed with a task.
What’s your favorite simple spiritual
practice?
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