Kneeling Prayer: Week of June 13

What?
Kneel three times a day — morning, noon, and night — to pray.

Why?
Words shape the world. Even small, repeated words have power. Regular, carefully placed prayer is one of the keystone habits of spiritual formation, growing our relationship with our Lord. By framing our day in the words of prayer, we submit our anxieties and desires to God and frame the day in love of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

(The Common Rule, adapted)

How?
When you first wake up, in the middle of the day, and before going to bed, kneel as an act of submission to God and offer a prayer. Pray a prayer, short or long, that frames that time of day. For example,

• Morning: Submit your day to the Lord and ask for his grace.

• Midday: Pray for enduring faithfulness that you might glorify him always.

• Evening: Thank the Lord for his provision and steadfast love.

Commit with another person to practice this discipline and hold each other accountable.