Let Go of Not Knowing How to Pray (1 of 4)
This knowing how to pray post is the first of 4 Ways to Be Comfortable Praying. So, let go of not knowing how to pray because you do know how to pray. And because you do not even need to know how. As a Prayer Chaplain for a really long time, I have often invited […]
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Praying Made Easy. 15. To Release Resentment.
The reason to release resentment is simple. It does no good to hold onto resentment of someone else’s words or actions. Some have told me that resentment is a strong motivator. The desire to get even can be a powerful impulse. You harbor resentment, and you become its slave. Buddha put it best: “Those who […]
In: Commitment, Forgiveness, Happiness, Prayer · Tagged with: Peace, spiritual simplicity
Praying Made Easy. 10. Get Past Fear.
Sometimes we have to get past fear. Often fear stands between us and our desire to get something done. More than occasionally fear prevents our accomplishing something. Or proving something to ourselves. I admit to each of those, “Too often!” I feel the fear that I may not do well enough or I may make […]
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Praying Made Easy. 3. To Reach Out for Help
Our difficulty to reach out for help is a measure of our independence. Our ability to reach out for help is a mark of our independence. Both statements can be true. You may not agree with that, yet I’ll bet we do agree that one time or another–and more often than only one time–every one […]
