Prayer Practices

Prayer of Recollection – Identity Prayer

Prayer of Recollection – Identity Prayer

Who God says I am. - I am God’s beloved. He loves me. I am loved. We often find our identity in our roles, successes, and even sins or failures.  God sees us as His beloved child because of Jesus.  Our identity is in His love and grace not because of anything we do.

Prayers of Intention

Prayers of Intention

The prayers of intention is a way to set our hearts and mind on and before Christ.  The prayers here are simple but lead us to “praying without ceasing.” (1 Thess. 5:17) 

Silence and Solitude

Silence and Solitude

Solitude is the practice of being alone. Dallas Willard says, “Of all the disciplines of abstinence, solitude is generally the most fundamental in the beginning of the spiritual life, and it must be returned to again and again as that life develops.”

Prayer of Examen

Prayer of Examen

We know we should pray, but often we just don’t know what to say or what to pray about. The following is an ancient prayer handed down through the centuries helping many to become more aware and listen for the movement of God in their lives.

Ignation Meditation

Ignation Meditation

WHY MEDITATE ON SCRIPTURE? Meditation helps us to become “careful to do everything written in the Word” (Joshua 1:8).

The Jesus Prayer – “The Prayer of the Heart”

The Jesus Prayer – “The Prayer of the Heart”

1 Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing”

Exploring Your Prayer Life

Exploring Your Prayer Life

Take some time to reflect on your prayer life. EXPLORE YOUR PRAYER LIFE by finishing the following sentences. • The last time I prayed was …