Prayer needn't be inaccessible to beginners. The Lord is with us, whether we feel proficient or not! And yet, we find it helpful to have "rails" to get us on our way. This episode has a couple of nudges to get us on our way, and may be helpful whether you're beginning, or beginning again (as we all do!)
How is prayer related to our capacity for attention?
A simple meditative exercise for developing gratitude.
How do you start a prayer? Where to begin?
This episode is about developing your capacity for silence.
host: Steven Hovater (twitter: @stevenhovater)
An important step in cultivating a life of prayer is crafting a prayer routine that works for you. Here are some reflections on what that's looked like for me, and some pointers on what crafting your own routine.
If you need a little bit of structure in your prayer routine but don't know where to start, here are a few helpful books that can provide a good starting place.
A Guide to Prayer for All Who Walk with God
This episode is about incorporating the Psalms, with their range of emotional tones, into your prayer life.
Host: Steven Hovater (Twitter: @stevenhovater Web: stevenhovater.com)
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You might also be interested in my podcast The Craft of Ministry, which is about developing key capacities for ministry.
The simple prayer "Thank You" can be a foundation for a life of prayer.
This is the first episode of the Spiritual Steps podcast, dedicated to helping you find small spiritual steps that can help you grow in your journey with God.
Host: Steven Hovater (Twitter: @stevenhovater, Web: stevenhovater.com)