The Society of Jesus
in Belize
Gratitude
Preparing to Pray
1. Take three deep breaths, allowing yourself to be fully present.
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2. Speak to the Lord, telling him that you are dedicating the next fifteen minutes to be with Him.
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3. Ask for the grace you desire:
I ask for gratitude: I ask to be thankful for all that God has done for me, and will continue to do for me throughout my life.
4. Consider the following points:
This is the great story of God's covenant with Abram that involves an ancient ceremony. The story also has two of the great biblical images of God's presence: smoke and fire. What does God's covenant with me look like?
Prayer
Scripture:
Genesis 15: 5-18
Review your prayer
Take a few minutes to reflect on and journal about the following:
What am I most grateful for in the last 24-hours? What blocks me from practicing gratitude?
... or else write down any moments of consolation or desolation you encountered in your prayer.
Speak with the Lord, as one friend to another, about whatever came up in your prayer.
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End with an Our Father or a Hail Mary.