Pastor John Reil
PLEASE DON’T
ASK ME TO PRAY OUT LOUD.
The
following is a “freely” adapted article from Seeds
of the Parish.
The
man says, “I’m so self-conscious” that I don’t
even like to lead a group in
silent prayer.”6
Simply
put: WHAT IS PRAYER?
1. Prayer is communication. Spoken
or silent – even a song, story, or
dance.
2. Prayer can be done as often
as you like. Every week – day
–
hour.
3. Prayer can be done however
you want. No right or wrong way!
4. Prayer can be shared, but
doesn’t have to be. Alone
– or with
friends or family or….pets.
5. Prayer can be done
anywhere. Bedroom, kitchen, yard,
park, zoo, or ?
6. Prayer
can be done in any
mood. Happy, sad, angry, scared, confused.
7. Prayer can be for yourself
or someone else. God cares that we
care.
8. Prayer doesn’t need a
certain structure, length or specific words. Talk like you
normally
talk. No Thee” and
“Thou” – unless
that’s the way you talk.
9. Prayer doesn’t need a
special occasion. No need to wait
for a special time. Right now is
special.
10. Prayer
doesn’t have to be a
request. “Thank you” is a
perfect
prayer, so long as you know to whom you’re praying – your
Creator.
And remember – no matter what His response or immediate lack of response – God always hears, always cares.
Pastor John
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Pastor John can be reached at
805-294-8483
Updated Sept. 5, 2010