Things Celtic
August 30, 2008
The foundational commitment of missional order is to punctuate our days (therefore, our lives) with special times of paying closer attention to God. We are learning through this commitment how precious a gift time is. So precious it should not be wasted on trivial pursuits. So precious that it governs my intentional conversation with the Father.
This is sacred Rhythm: Four times of prayer at 4 designated intervals each day. The intervals are: morning prayer between 6-9 a.m., midday prayer between 11-2, evening prayer between 5-8, and compline just before bed. This way of life gives a rhythm to the day. A rhythm that is made sacred or holy by the content or substance that shapes it, i.e. prayer.
Through this common commitment we will be able to respond to God frequently and intentionally. We are often tempted to resist this seemingly rigid way of life. And we do resist. But we have found that one of the best ways to pray ceaselessly (1 Thess 5:17) is to pray at regular times each day.
Have you used this sacred rhythm way of praying before and care to share a bit? What aids have you used?
Our missional order recommends Celtic Daily Prayer (http://www.northumbriacommunity.org/) for the next three months.
How do you do ceaseless praying?
Join us as we experiment together with organizing our day around 4 times of prayer?
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