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Women's Spiritual Journey randomly picks a different character trait to discuss each month. Discussions are freewheeling, guided by the interests of the group. Generally, we think about how the quality operates in our lives (or doesn't), what it looks like, what it produces, and how we can strengthen it. Diverse backgrounds and viewpoints are celebrated: we are enriched by it! This month we're discussing...
Prayerfulness
Prayerfulness is a relationship with a power greater than ourselves, one that loves us and knows us intimately. We live in the presence of our Creator, mindful that every act, decision, and thought is meaningful. Prayer is quiet reflection that cleanses the mirror of the soul. It is a sacred conversation that opens us to forgiveness, hope, and renewed intentions. We listen and receive spiritual guidance. We ask for help, heighten our awareness, and wait for it to come. Praying our gratitude keeps us in the flow of grace.
“Call to me and I will answer you and show you
great and hidden things have you have not known.” ~Jeremiah 33:3, Judaism
The Practice of Prayerfulness
I spend sacred time each day.
I pray my innermost thoughts, hopes, needs, and fears.
I trust, listen, and watch for answers.
I continually purify my motives.
I have an attitude of gratitude.
I live with an awareness of Divine presence.
I am thankful for the gift of Prayerfulness.
It connects me to Grace.
What Do You Think?
- How would you define grace?
- What does it mean to live in the presence of our Creator?
- Do you believe that every thought, decision, and act meaningful? Why?
- What does it mean to “cleanse the mirror of our soul’? How does prayer do that?
- Can you share a time when you feel a prayer was answered or when you received guidance.
- If you spend sacred time each day, how could you enrich it? If you don’t. can you imagine what such a time would be like for you? Is one time a day enough?
- Do you feel your prayers lift you up? Why or why not?
- How can we purify our motives?
- What do you or can you do to maintain an attitude of gratitude?
10. How can we cultivate an awareness of Divine presence?
11. What sorts of moments and motives call you to prayer?
