Contemplative Prayer

Notice what’s going on with your body today. Where is there tension? What feels good? What might your body want you to know?

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Notice your spirit. What’s happening there? Is it troubled? At peace? Ready for action or ready for rest? Is there something that your spirit is longing for?

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Notice this space. What do you hear, smell, feel? What is worth paying attention to in your present surroundings?

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Notice the things on your mind. What people, thoughts, concerns, or distractions are taking up space right now? Do you want to hold on to those things? Would you like to release them?

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Notice the still small voice of God. What would God say to you in this moment, exactly where you are and how you find yourself?