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Steps

1

Choose a text from Scripture that you wish to pray.

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Make an act of the presence of God, such as slowly crossing yourself, placing yourself in God's presence.

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3

Ask for what you want from God in this time of prayer.

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Ask too for the help of the Spirit as you pray.

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5

Read the text slowly, until a word or phrase catches yourattention, or somehow says, "I am for you today.”

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6

Chew over, ponder upon the word or phrase.

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Let it speak into your life.

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Allow this reflection to invite you into dialogue with God, sharing what is with you.

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8

Rest in God.

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When ready, return to the text and continue reading.

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At the end of your prayer time, finish with a prayer such as the Our Father.

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