tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231675684794699034.post103195964411439781..comments2018-08-31T15:03:06.914-07:00Comments on Occasional Notes And Other Readings: How to Pray the Prayer of the HeartBern Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12658407901437729774noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231675684794699034.post-7243219313884148492008-10-22T00:26:00.000-07:002008-10-22T00:26:00.000-07:00“There is no need at all to make long discourses; ...“There is no need at all to make long discourses; it is enough to stretch out one’s hand and say, ‘Lord as you will, and as you know, have mercy.’ And if the conflict grows fiercer say: ‘Lord, help.’ He knows very well what we need and he shows us his mercy.’<BR/><BR/>I'm stealing this, writing it on my hands, tying it up in my hair, rubbing it on my brain. I'll let you know how it goes from here.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03830181372234513779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231675684794699034.post-49818549074395556392008-10-17T18:06:00.000-07:002008-10-17T18:06:00.000-07:00Since I have explored the divine hours of prayer I...Since I have explored the divine hours of prayer I have been more aware of planned times to pray throughout the day. Also, I remember that Jim Sweeney used to pray silently as he talked with people.Cheryl Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13463400608714148826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8231675684794699034.post-88549256197856778902008-10-15T19:19:00.000-07:002008-10-15T19:19:00.000-07:00Andy prayed the "Lord have mercy on me I am a sinn...Andy prayed the "Lord have mercy on me I am a sinner" prayer to calm himself when he was overwhelmed the same day you posted this. It was cool because he was able to meditate on the Lord being Lord and Andy could humble himself. I am personally comforted by thanking God for little things throughout the day. Too many words can be distracting because God knows the details...Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10024624114689800242noreply@blogger.com