Oh I love this! I have started using the Book of Common Prayer for my personal devotions, though I too had only ever been part of evangelical circles that prayed extemporaneously, even looking with suspicion at scripted prayers. But there is something rich and beautiful and timeless here, that grounds me and gives me language for things that I would have struggled to pray from my own mind. And I'm finding as well, though it's only been a couple of weeks, I'm looking forward to my prayer times in a way I never have before, I think in large part because I can show up as am I am, without having to muster up any energy or coherent thought (chronic illness can make chaining thoughts together so hard!), and be shepherded by these beautiful words into the communion of saints and the Holy Spirit.
Someone needs to devise a quiz that helps Jesus followers find their niche for experiencing God and absorbing his truth! I've always gravitated toward Bible studies that include questions to guide my thinking. The last one I completed in green ink, because I too enjoy color! As for prayer, I use prayer cards rather than a list, which give me more room to write as circumstances change (as in progressive healing) and the answers when they come. One of my favorite resources for written liturgies is Douglas Kaine McKelvey's Every Moment Holy. I believe there are three volumes now, including liturgies for sunsets, feasting with friends, and even changing of diapers!
This made me think of how C.S. Lewis said we’re like children making mud pies in a slum because we can’t imagine what's meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. 'We're far to easily pleased.' We’re not asked to grit our teeth against distraction—we’re invited into a greater delight. You captured that shift so beautifully here. Thanks for sharing.
Ya, it is. For Lent, I gave myself Chesterton, Lewis, and Tolkien as my only non-biblical consumption options, and so I went through over a hundred hours of their stuff over that time. Commutes, evenings, etc. It was the best. Went through The Weight of Glory a few times.
My mind has been swimming with their words and quotes for close to two months now.
Love this!! (And, I'm super curious what the other book is that's pictured with Celtic Daily Prayer vol. 1? Something Bible-y [super techie term :D] with study questions interspersed?)
Oh I love this! I have started using the Book of Common Prayer for my personal devotions, though I too had only ever been part of evangelical circles that prayed extemporaneously, even looking with suspicion at scripted prayers. But there is something rich and beautiful and timeless here, that grounds me and gives me language for things that I would have struggled to pray from my own mind. And I'm finding as well, though it's only been a couple of weeks, I'm looking forward to my prayer times in a way I never have before, I think in large part because I can show up as am I am, without having to muster up any energy or coherent thought (chronic illness can make chaining thoughts together so hard!), and be shepherded by these beautiful words into the communion of saints and the Holy Spirit.
Isn’t it such a gift to find new ways to grow in intimacy with Jesus?
Someone needs to devise a quiz that helps Jesus followers find their niche for experiencing God and absorbing his truth! I've always gravitated toward Bible studies that include questions to guide my thinking. The last one I completed in green ink, because I too enjoy color! As for prayer, I use prayer cards rather than a list, which give me more room to write as circumstances change (as in progressive healing) and the answers when they come. One of my favorite resources for written liturgies is Douglas Kaine McKelvey's Every Moment Holy. I believe there are three volumes now, including liturgies for sunsets, feasting with friends, and even changing of diapers!
This made me think of how C.S. Lewis said we’re like children making mud pies in a slum because we can’t imagine what's meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. 'We're far to easily pleased.' We’re not asked to grit our teeth against distraction—we’re invited into a greater delight. You captured that shift so beautifully here. Thanks for sharing.
Weight of Glory, right? That’s one of my favourite Lewis quotes of all time. ♥️
Ya, it is. For Lent, I gave myself Chesterton, Lewis, and Tolkien as my only non-biblical consumption options, and so I went through over a hundred hours of their stuff over that time. Commutes, evenings, etc. It was the best. Went through The Weight of Glory a few times.
My mind has been swimming with their words and quotes for close to two months now.
Beautiful❤
Love this!! (And, I'm super curious what the other book is that's pictured with Celtic Daily Prayer vol. 1? Something Bible-y [super techie term :D] with study questions interspersed?)
That’s a She Reads Truth bible! :)
Awesome! Thank you!! :)