A Prayer Exercise For Anxious Days
Alli |
Dear Parent,
As an antidote to anxiety and stress,
we invite you to a simple prayer exercise
you can do almost anywhere: a parked car, sitting at a desk, in your backyard.
Some call this prayer palms down, palms up.
Sit with your feet flat on the ground
and rest your hands on your knees,
palms facing down.
Take a few deep breaths as you begin.
Now close your eyes and imagine yourself releasing all the worries and stresses you are carrying today.
You can use the words, “God, I release…”
and fill in that phrase with everything
that comes to mind.
When you feel ready, turn your palms to face upwards.
Ask God what he wants to give you today,
and in faith, receive from God his good gifts.
An image might even appear in your mind,
symbolizing what you are needing…
Grace, hope, love, forgiveness, God’s presence.
Words of Jesus might come to you…
let his words be a comfort,
let his presence be enough.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27
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