A New Way of Praying
Today, I want to offer something a little different. I want to offer you a guided meditation as our message and prayer. I invite you to read this slowly. Close your eye’s as you are able and take the prayer into your heart. Begin by taking a couple of deep breaths. Breath in God’s Spirit, breathe out. Breath in God’s Spirit. Breath out…
I invite you now to picture in your mind’s eye, someone you love. This could be someone you know who needs healing, someone who is troubled, or someone who is carrying a lot on their plate… Get them in your mind’s eye, and ask: May God protect you… May God give fill you with joy… May God give you health… May God give you peace… Continue to hold them in your mind. (You might even call them by name.) May you be protected… May you be happy… May you be healthy… May you live with ease…
Now, this might be a little bit harder. I invite you to shift your focus for just a moment and offer these same prayers, these blessings, not to others, but to yourself. Say to yourself (and you might even call yourself by name): May God protect you… May God give you joy… May God give you health…. May God give you peace… (pause a moment or two) May I be protected… May I be joyful… May I be healthy…. May I live with ease…May I be protected… May I be joyful… May I be healthy…. May I live with ease…
We offer you these our prayers today, in all humility and hope, in Jesus’ name. 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
