Rediscover Prayer: A 30-Day Reading Plan From Addison BevereSample

REFLECT

Every day invites us to carry something heavier than we thought we could bear. Left alone, the weight presses us down. But prayer lifts our eyes. Our help comes from the Lord, who does not grow weary. In prayer, we approach the throne of grace with confidence, casting cares on the One who cares for us. What feels crushing to us is not heavy to him. The simple act of lifting our burdens heavenward becomes the very way God carries us forward.

RECENTER

Take a minute to bring yourself back to the true center of your life: God. Here is a simple prayer that will help you surrender this place, this time, and your awareness to God. “I am here.”

REST

Pause. Breathe. Be still.

In the silence and stillness, listen to your life. Let the necessary words and images form in your consciousness. What thoughts are seeing you from entering rest today?

RECEIVE

What is God saying to you? Write down the whispers, the intimations, the promptings that rise from the pages of Scripture or within your spirit.

RESPOND

How is God inviting you to partner with him today? God’s words become real to us as we move in faith.