Preparing for the Adventure

Are there special places where you feel closer to God?

Places where you want to pray more, and become more aware of God in a different way?

For many people that place is in nature. There’s just something about the greatness, the clouds, the trees and the animal life that leaves us in awe… that invites us into conversation with God. You might feel inspired to pray where others have been praying for years and years.

The truth is, we can pray anywhere and anytime we like. God doesn’t live in man-made temples. Jesus’ presence fills every part of the universe.

We can find Him in the car, in the kitchen, at school and at a Friday social.

But at the same time, certain places can help us to pray. Truth - God is present everywhere. Also true - I am not always present where I am. We get distracted so easily, with all the million things demanding our attention. Jacob’s words may as well become ours: “Surely the Lord was in this place, and I was not aware of it.” (Gen 28:16)

Of all the things the disciples could have asked Jesus to teach them, their only request was this: “Lord, teach us to pray.”

Think about a place where you will pray during your Lent adventure. Make it warm and inviting, so that you will want to pray there.

Exercise:

Make some time to prepare a space for your prayer adventure during Lent. Decide on a time and duration to dedicate which would suit you most days, both realistic and generous.

Prayer:

Father, give me the grace to be more aware of Your presence. Help me listen to your Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.