Contemplative Prayer

 

The other day I happened to watch a gospel DVD, in which one of the terms used was 'Contemplative Prayer.’ 

It got me thinking seriously about a simple mistake most of us commit daily. It opened my eyes to a fact that was staring me in the face. Let me explain.

Almost all of us parents have faced this situation. Our children constantly pester us for things they need or desire, some of which they actually can be without, but nevertheless still plead for it. Don't we try to fulfill all those requests, even though sometimes we can't afford it? More importantly don't we at times just crave for them to spend time with us enjoying our company rather than them presenting a list of requirements?

That my fellow Christians is the essence of what I realized when I heard the term 'Contemplative Prayer.'

We need to spend more time in quiet solitude, basking in his love and invoking his glory into our beings than constantly presenting our lists of requirements.

Friends Satan is hovering around, instilling greed in our minds, urging us to ask for a bigger house, high-end car, a copiously inward flowing bank balance and what not, the list could be endless. And don't we all fall a prey to those urgings?

Like parents wouldn't we just love our children to enjoy our presence, likewise our Lord would love us to just seek his presence in a quiet and humble manner.

He knows our needs, he will provide without us having to ask. Let not our prayers be more of a demand list, on the contrary it should be a moment when we open up our heart and mind to feel his presence.

Trust me friends, it could be a truly enlightening experience and most pleasing to God. The peace and tranquility we will feel is indescribable, and will be monumental in strengthening our relationship with God.

 

He will open our eyes to see things we had been blind to in the past. The strength we derive from those moments will assist us in weathering any storm. The wisdom we gain from such encounters will come of valuable assistance, when we face crisis situations, of which there will be plenty. Each situation draws us closer to God, as he is the silent protector. 

The perfect time of the day to spend in ‘Contemplative Prayer’ is early morning; a few minutes devoted in silence, basking in his presence will be astoundingly constructive and leave us smiling through the day. 

I wish you all receive abundant blessings and feel enriched by the experience of ‘Contemplative Prayer.’