Pastor Steve starts off our Listen series, SHEMA with a message on how we need to get in the practice of just being with God. With a challenge to join in with all of our church community to include centering prayer this week as we all prepare to lean in and learn all about how listening becomes the basis for Kingdom living.
You can try this guided centering prayer: https://youtu.be/xo54Mljeo9M Or follow this simple centering prayer guide:
- Quiet Your Mind - Close your eyes, be still and open yourself up to God’s presence. Make sure you are comfortable and centre yourself in silence. Become aware of your backbone, and sit up in a way that your head is high and your chest is open so that you can be aware of your Head, Heart and Body, with your hands rested in your lap.
Consider - a sacred word, an image or focus on your breath. Each time you feel yourself getting distracted use your sacred breath, image or word to recenter yourself ofGod’s presence. It is important to be gracious with yourself, it doesn’t matter how often you use your sacred word, it brings you back to an awareness of God.Open - yourself and allow God to be with you, allow God to just be within you, give your undivided attention and love to God.Refocus - Whenever you notice your thoughts pulling yourself in another direction use your sacred word to recenter inwards towards God.Give Thanks - As your prayer time comes to a close, give thanks to God for just being with you, and slowly transition back to your everyday activities.If you have any questions about this or any other teaching on our Youtube channel, don't hesitate to comment or email [email protected] or head to our website to find out more about who we are: https://discover-life.ca/
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