The heart is always in prayer. It is where God seems to dwell in the silence when I am so busy with other stuff. How do I become aware of this ongoing prayer? I have to learn to listen with the "ear of the heart." This is why I tend to read a small part of the bible, my spiritual big book, very slowly, maybe a sentence of two. And when I feel the nudge, I stop the slow reading and rest in the quiet, the growing stillness and silence. The same sensation may come with some spiritual reading, not the bible. I am not reading fast to finish the book or article. I start out reading to know something, but then the knowing switches from my head to my heart when I feel the urge to stop and rest with a word or sentence. Then I may close my eyes and rest in the moment, sensing a Presence, a Love, that is always within and now makes itself known. The inner silence speaks to the heart and I am filled up all over.
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This is so powerful and I'm so thankful your heart just taught mine. I appreciate you so very much Father Ryan
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Thank for this description of prayer from (or in) the heart.. I have had this experience sometimes w/ the Lords Prayer & also Psalm 23. Also other Psalms. So wonderful!
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