Lately I have been using A Guide to Prayer for Ministers and Other Saints for my time in the scripture. It follows the liturgical calendar, and has appropriate passages for each day, selections from various books other than the Bible, and a weekly hymn. Today's selection included a prayer of Henri Nouwen from his book, Cries for Mercy.
"Every day I see again that only You can teach me to pray, only You can set my heart at rest, only You can let me dwell in Your presence. No book, no idea, no concept or theory will ever bring me close to You unless You Yourself are the one who lets these instruments become the way to you.
"But Lord, let me at least remain open to Your initiative; let me wait patiently and attentively for that hour when You will come and break through all the walls I have erected. Teach me, O Lord, to pray."
Amen, Henri.
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