Celtic Lent Day 17

Be Still
You do not have to look for anything,
Just look.
You do not have to listen for
Specific sounds
Just listen.
You do not have to accomplish anything,
Just be.
And in the looking
And the listening
And the being,
Find
Me.
Ann Lewin

I didn't start today in the best frame of mind; I was weary, not in the mood. I was anxious, preoccupied with household matters and feeling like I wasn't bringing a decent enough version of myself to work. As I walked through the doors I prayed, hoping my mood would improve, hoping I would see God reflected in those around me and, if it were in any way possible, I could reflect something back.
I expected nothing from today but what unfolded was a day filled with joy, laughter and a reminder of why I love my job. Sometimes we come without expectation and God surprises us.

Scripture
‘Be still, and know that I am God!
   I am exalted among the nations,
   I am exalted in the earth.’
Psalm 46.10

Day 3

Prayer is not primarily saying words or thinking thoughts.
It is, rather, a stance.
It's a way of living in the Presence, living in awareness of the Presence, and even of enjoying the Presence.
The full contemplative is not just aware of the Presence, but trusts, allows, and delights in it.

A suggestion for your prayer and meditation; practicing living in the Presence of God:

Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am.
Be still and know.
Be still.
Be.

from Everything Belongs by Franciscan priest Father Richard Rohr
Rev Patty Fox 40 days with 40 mystics

I have to admit I'm a bit of a Richard Rohr fan girl.
The thought of prayer as simply our "being" or "being with God" might be very alien depending on your own experiences and Tradition, but for me it's everything. God knows what's in my heart and mind, who and what I wish to bring before him.