ACTION STEPS
Action Step 1. Pray the Lord’s prayer
You can start by simply spending a few minutes a day praying through the prayer.
Resources:
Matthew 6:9b-13 (New International Version - UK)
“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.”
If you would like to spend more time on this prayer, see the ‘Going Deeper’ section for a 60-minute guide: http://vinechurch.life/resources/toolkit/take-time-to-pray/going-deeper
Action Step 2. Set aside a regular time of prayer daily
Resources:
i. Reimagining the Examen App - Ignatian Spirituality
ii. The Daily Office
Action Step 3. Keep a prayer journal
Resources:
i. YouVersion App - Prayer List
ii. Inner Room: App
iii. Prayer journal from Rachel Wojo - Pdf download
Action Step 4. Meditate on the Word and pray Scripture
Resources:
i. Lectio 365: App
ii. Pray ‘Dangerous Prayers’ as outlined in Episode 18 of the sermon series, Story of Jesus: Watch now
iii. Teaching video on Praying the Bible: Watch now
Action Step 5. Get creative with your prayers
Resources:
Action Step 6. Pray regularly with another friend or in a group
Resources:
i. Prayer Course - 24/7 Prayer
ii. Lectio Divina as a group exercise: PDF download