Prayer Practice Take Two

 

Today, I invite you to engage the prayer practice of a body scan once again.  Even if yesterday wasn’t the most awesomest experience and holiest moment ever, I believe sometimes a prayer practice needs several attempts before we sink/settle/feel surrounded by the sacred. 

Here is a short review and reminder from the website calminggrace.com

Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Bring your attention to your feet. For a few seconds, just focus on your feet and notice the sensations you can feel there. 

Then, slowly bring your attention up to each part of your body: to your legs, torso, arms, shoulders, neck, jaw, and face, all the way to the top of your head. Spend time noticing how each part of your body feels before you move on to the next part. 

This body scan exercise is helpful for grounding in the present moment. It should help you listen to your body and recognize what it needs right now. Also, as you notice each part of your body, you can thank God for it. Praise God for creating each part of your body, and for designing all the details so intricately:

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. ~ Psalm 139:14 NIV