Bible reading: Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV); Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)

Prayer: based on Teresa of Avila’s writings

Let nothing, O Lord, 

disturb the silence of this night. 

It is easy here by myself,                

wrapped around by your presence 

to promise you the world and my whole heart, 

but by tomorrow I may be a coward again, 

clutching desperately to the things 

that tonight have no importance.              

Take pity on me, 

even as I say my brave, generous prayers. 

Grant that I might accomplish, 

for your honour and glory, 

at least some of my dreams 

and overcome some of my cowardice.     

For deep within my heart and soul 

I desire only you, God.

References:

Chittester, J. 2009. The Breath of the Soul: Reflections on Prayer. The Columba Press: Dublin.

Kirvan, J (Ed.). 2008. Let Nothing Disturb You: Teresa of Avila, 30 days with a great spiritual teacher. Ave Maria Press: Notre Dame, Indianna.

Muggeridge, M. 1976. Something Beautiful for God. Fontana Books: London.

Reimer, R. 2005. River Dwellers: Living in the Fullness of the Spirit. Carpenter’s Son Publishing: Franklin, Tennessee.

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From: Ann Herbert
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 To: Dale Herbert
Subject: EWA S3.14 - Prayer is a Gift

Evenings with Ann 

Episode 14 – Prayer is a Gift

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The gift of prayer is being able to put your life into God’s hands, and trust the path that opens before you. When you meet God in prayer, it can change you. It brings you under Christ’s influence so he may think his thoughts in your mind and do his work through your hands.                                                                                                                                                                                                      

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Bible reading: Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV); Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)

Prayer: By Richard Chilson, based on Teresa of Avila’s writings

Let nothing, O Lord, 

disturb the silence of this night. 

It is easy here by myself,                

wrapped around by your presence 

to promise you the world and my whole heart, 

but by tomorrow I may be a coward again, 

clutching desperately to the things 

that tonight have no importance.              

Take pity on me, 

even as I say my brave, generous prayers. 

Grant that I might accomplish, 

for your honour and glory, 

at least some of my dreams 

and overcome some of my cowardice.     

For deep within my heart and soul 

I desire only you, God.

References:

Chilson, R. 2008. Let Nothing Disturb You: Teresa of Avila, 30 days with a great spiritual teacher, (J. Kirvan, Series Editor). Ave Maria Press: Notre Dame, Indianna 

Chittester, J. 2009. The Breath of the Soul: Reflections on Prayer. The Columba Press: Dublin.

Kirvan, J (Ed.). 2008. Let Nothing Disturb You: Teresa of Avila, 30 days with a great spiritual teacher. Ave Maria Press: Notre Dame, Indianna.

Muggeridge, M. 1976. Something Beautiful for God. Fontana Books: London.

Reimer, R. 2005. River Dwellers: Living in the Fullness of the Spirit. Carpenter’s Son Publishing: Franklin, Tennessee.