Prayer

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The Cultivation of Joy

Joy is contagious—and it costs nothing to share it with those around us. Reach out to somebody in your inner circle who is struggling to find joy.

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Praying Twice

Ephesians 5:18–19 counsels us “to be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another [in] psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and playing to the Lord in your hearts.”
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Wonder, Woe, and Well-Being

Seasoned by tears of joy and lament, prayer-centered presence invites us to welcome the whole world by drawing it into our heart-center.
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God’s Good Time

Unpossessed by possessions, we are free to welcome our own poverty of spirit, for only those who know they are incomplete can be made whole.
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The Holy One Awaits

Unlike our ancestors, we live privileged lives, enjoying more comforts and opportunities than the ancients could ever have imagined.
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Incense Before You

Today, envision the picture created by these lines from Psalm 141: “Let my prayer be incense before you; my uplifted hands an evening offering.”
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Lonely, but Never Alone

Reflect The holidays are a time of joy for many. For those who are alone, however, it is simply a season to endure. Don’t take it for granted. Count your blessings while saying this prayer for those who are struggling. ...
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