How to Pray
Sometimes it is difficult to know where to start when it comes to praying or else we can become dry or over-familiar with particular approaches.
So here are a few very basic ideas and suggestions that help us to reflect upon how we might follow or be apprenticed to Jesus each day. They are intended to be used in association with the daily materials that can be downloaded from the "Resources" section.
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Getting started in prayer. A simple tutorial about putting in place the basics for your prayer life.
Prayer during the pandemic
Dr Kang San Tan of Baptist Mission Society talks about the role of a praying church during the Covid-19 crisis.
The examen or Review of the day
The Examen. A method or approach to reflecting upon where God is in our daily lives, taken from Ignatian spirituality. A kind of ancient form of Christian mindfulness.
A Breathing exercise
A simple meditation technique that can be used either as a way into quiet prayer or else as a prayer of confession and dedication.
Keeping a spiritual journal
How to start a Spiritual Journal to track your daily walk with Jesus.
Come, Lord jesus
A simple, yet meaningful prayer from the life of the first followers of Jesus. Come, Lord Jesus.
The Jesus prayer
The Jesus Prayer. A prayer commended by Jesus showing us that honesty and vulnerability are a good starting point for prayer.
A circling Prayer
Making the Caim. An encircling prayer reminding us of God's presence all around us and God's protection of us.
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