Today we turn our focus to Christian contemplation practices. Which practice did you choose and what was the experience like?
Resources
Dr. Chanequa “Centering Prayer on the Fruits of the Spirit” (10min; available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Insight Timer, & Spotify)
Dr. Chanequa “Lectio Divina with the Great Commandment” (15min; available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Insight Timer, & Spotify)
Dr. Chanequa “Morning Prayer Ritual” (15min; available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Insight Timer, & Spotify)
Tonight I found a guided Prayer of Examen that I had used a few years ago so I tried it again. The process of slowing down and reflecting on the past 24 hours, looking for the movement of God served to be an important reminder of the need for me to more actively explore different types of meditations.
I used the Centering Prayer guided meditation from Dr. Chanequa. It was so healing and helpful. I have struggled with engaging with the Bible in the last few years, partly because when I read it I mostly hear echos of the “try harder, you’re a terrible person and will never be enough” lies I was taught when I was growing up. But this practice helped me connect with God’s love and how it is expressed in the Bible.