Posting about different prayer methods, and reflecting on different passages from the Bible, etc, has reminded me particularly of one of the declarations at the ordination service:
'Will you be diligent in prayer, in reading Holy Scripture, and in all studies that will deepen your faith and fit you to bear witness to the truth of the gospel?'
Response: By the help of God, I will.
This applies particularly to ordained ministers equipping themselves to lead congregations, but the idea that we never cease to learn, and should always look to understand more about God, ourselves, and the world, applies to us all.
Perhaps today would be a good time to start learning something that there hasn't quite seemed to be time for? Or to take something up that used to be a habit or skill, but has fallen by the wayside? It could be, but doesn't have to be anything especially 'holy' - God can be found in all things - how about finishing that book that never quite got finished, or starting to learn the language that you've always wanted to, or trying out a new recipe?
Alternatively, if life is still busy (or even busier) at the moment, a new word each day might be a tempting approach? - Merriam-Webster's word of the day
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