Listening Prayer
For this practice you will use your breath and a prayer word or phrase to focus on God. Rather than worrying about saying specific words in your prayer, you will spend your prayer time listening.
Set a timer for 5-15 minutes and place it somewhere that you can hear it, but cannot see it, as it counts time down. Breathe deeply in through your nose and out through your mouth. Allow your heart and mind to remain open to listen to God. Anytime other thoughts start to come into your head, acknowledge them, but let them pass quickly. Refocus by using your breath and prayer word/phrase. When the timer goes off, you might choose to journal and reflect on what you heard during the listening prayer. What is it that God wants you to hear as you prepare to vote?
Prayer Word and Phrase Suggestions:
peace
peace be with you
love
love matters most
Set a timer for 5-15 minutes and place it somewhere that you can hear it, but cannot see it, as it counts time down. Breathe deeply in through your nose and out through your mouth. Allow your heart and mind to remain open to listen to God. Anytime other thoughts start to come into your head, acknowledge them, but let them pass quickly. Refocus by using your breath and prayer word/phrase. When the timer goes off, you might choose to journal and reflect on what you heard during the listening prayer. What is it that God wants you to hear as you prepare to vote?
Prayer Word and Phrase Suggestions:
peace
peace be with you
love
love matters most