There are many types of prayer we can engage in. I want to take a moment to write about one type, silent prayer. I don't mean sitting and saying the prayer in your head. No, the silent prayer I am talking about is just sitting in a church or chapel in front of the tabernacle in silence.
It was over the Christmas period I truely appreciated the power of this form of prayer. On various occasions over the Christmas I knelt or stood by the crib in the church gazing at the baby Jesus in silence. It truely was beautiful and I would have stayed in those moments longer if I could. In this silence I could really feel the Lord there with me, right beside me. I didn't say anything aloud or in silence during this time, I just enjoyed feeling the warmth and comfort of been in the presence of the Lord. Even though I was in silence there was a point to what I was doing. This silence on my part gave the Lord the chance to talk to me, tell me what He wanted, give me guidance
I also try to participate in this type of prayer regularly in the church in front of the tabernacle where I know Jesus is present. It is a wee bit harder as I find it easier to get distracted but I know the Lord understands and even in that moment of distraction he can use it to speak to my heart.
Sharing my some of my thoughts and reflections on life and the Gospels. Sharing words or inspiration I stumble upon too. In a word full of such sadness we need to remember that there is hope, there is light.
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