… when peaceful stillness compassed everything… – Wisdom 18:14

Ten years ago, just months into the practice of centering prayer, I noticed its fruits in my life.

I used to be a person who wanted to be in control of everything.

When things didn’t go as planned, I’d panic. I learned how to let go and welcome unexpected changes.

When people didn’t come up to my expectations, I’d lose my patience. I learned how imperfect I am and so I became more accepting of other people.

When crisis came, I’d be alarmed, unable to bear the heat of the moment. I learned how to look for the lessons that each crisis brings. Far from being perfect, I continue to sit still for some 20 minutes every morning, centering on God and opening myself to His action
and presence in my life.

I simply sit still in silence while God does His work. Tess Atienza

REFLECTION:
Do you submit yourself to God’s action in your life?

Lord, I open myself to Your presence and action in my life.

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COMPANION
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my reflections
think: Too many prayers are offered up to God in a flippant manner or without proper reflection.