Presence

Lord, thank you for being my companion on life’s journey, each day, and in each moment, including this one. Help me to tune in to your presence now…

Scripture

Matthew 6:6

⁶ But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.^[a]

Reflection

Going to mass on Sunday is easy. It’s routine. It’s something we do. Because It’s Sunday. Too often, we don’t pay attention to what’s being said. We’re busy thinking of all we have to do in the coming week. We use the quiet time, not to pray, but to plan. Like any relationship, our relationship with God needs time and attention if it is to deepen and grow. It needs one-to-one time. Regular catchups. Daily meetings. Prayer needs to become part of our routine, part of our daily habit, not something we do out of habit once a week.

Closing prayer

Dear God, I want to deepen my relationship with you. From today onwards, I will find a quiet place at least once every day where we can talk. Help me to live my faith.   Amen.