Silent Prayer
There’s a story about a father and son who went to lunch one day together. When the waiter brought the food, the father said, “Son, we’ll just have a silent prayer.” Dad got through praying first and waited for the boy to finish his prayer, but he just sat with his head bowed for an unusually long time. When he finally looked up, his father asked him, “What I the world were you praying about all that time?” With the innocence and honesty of a child, he replied, “How do I know? It was a silent prayer.”
The truth is, sometimes, silent prayers are the best ones. They allow us room to listen for the still small voice of God. Today, I pray that you would find some time to sit in the presence of God and allow the Spirit to stir in your soul.
Let us pray: Guide us to those quiet moments, O God, that times of refreshing may come upon us. Open our ears and our hearts to the movement of your Spirit.
Today, we pray especially for people who work hard and who have little time to rest. We lift up our military personnel, firefighters, police officers, peacekeepers, and aid workers. Draw them close to you. Grant them your guidance, your peace, and your love; through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
