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Unite that to Christ

Close your eyes and unite your suffering to His

In the morning, pray

"I consecrate myself to the Divine will"
Thank you for the suggestion. I still struggle with prayer, especially spontaneous prayer.

God bless
 
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Thank you for the suggestion. I still struggle with prayer, especially spontaneous prayer.

God bless
Think of it like an Arrow Prayer...

Maybe cross your palms over your heart, close eyes and just be in the moment, praying, "divine will"....something short and from the heart
 
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Think of it like an Arrow Prayer...

Maybe cross your palms over your heart, close eyes and just be in the moment, praying, "divine will"....something short and from the heart
Thank you
 
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I have heard that there's even a form of prayer where one just looks upon and/or visualizes something

I think its literally called visual prayer

Also, does not the Holy Spirit pray for us when we cannot find the words?
 
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Visio Divina, meaning "divine seeing," is a method of prayer that uses images, art, or other visual media as a focal point for reflection and contemplation, similar to Lectio Divina with scripture.

It involves engaging with a sacred image, allowing it to speak to the heart, and then responding to God in prayer.
 
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I have heard that there's even a form of prayer where one just looks upon and/or visualizes something

I think its literally called visual prayer

Also, does not the Holy Spirit pray for us when we cannot find the words?
Yes. I’ve heard that as well, or praying with icons for example.
 
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