Slowing Down to Hear God
Our monthly contemplative prayer time begins with some minutes of slowing down and sitting in silence. Our lives are often so hectic that our brains are racing, making it difficult to be open to hearing what God might be saying to us. Committing to sitting in silence helps us to begin to get in touch with ourselves, our lives, and God’s presence with us. We let go of the clock, demanding schedules, the need for efficiency.
Creating a Sacred Space
The contemplative prayer time is held in the library. Before we begin I try to make sure that the space is as comfortable as can be. I adjust the lights and doors, making sure there is plenty of space to feel the unpressured pace of God’s time.
The Sound of Silence (and the Ticking Clock)
Every time we meet, though, I am reminded as soon as we start of the one thing I always forget to do. The steady beat of the second hand on the clock in the library, usually unnoticeable in the hubbub of activity in the room, echoes loudly in the midst of the silence. I have to quickly move to take it off the wall and put it in the office for the duration of our prayer time. It is impossible to slow down and let go of keeping track of time passing when the clock’s ticking off of the seconds going by resonates in the room like continual rolling thunder.
Join Us for Contemplative Prayer
Pastor Eric leads a monthly contemplative prayer group the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:00. It is held in the church library and can also be accessed by Zoom. It will be held on March 19.
Find your moment of peace.
Join us on March 19th at 3:00 PM in the library or via Zoom to experience the transformative power of contemplative prayer.