I make time each day to pray and read sacred scriptures like persons of all faiths.
This daily practice is an anchor for me and reminds me I am not alone. I find that an outline or guide for this practice keeps me on track.
I am both a visual and an auditory learner. I like to listen to prayers or to scripture, while other times I prefer to read them.
A great aid to my devotional life is something called “The Daily Office” that is from the Book of Common Prayer in the Episcopal Church. It consists of daily Bible readings and beautiful prayers for the purpose of connecting with God. These prayers and Bible readings are for any Christian, not just Episcopalians.
Here are two resources, audio and email, that change daily to help me in my devotional life.
AUDIO: Daily Bible readings/prayers are accompanied by beautiful music that can be heard on your iPhone, Android, iPad, or computer. Just click on a link below and it will play prayers and readings for today (updated daily):
- Morning Prayer for today (14-17 min.)
- Noonday Prayer for today (3 1/2 min.)
- Compline Prayer for bedtime. (compline means “complete” or end of day, ideal just before bedtime, 5-7 min.)
The Online Daily Office is a ministry of The Mission of St. Clare. The Mission’s goal is to introduce prayer and meditation to people who have never experienced them, and to support people who enjoy the benefits of prayer and meditation but who find difficulty in putting aside time for this practice.
EMAIL: If you want Morning and Evening Prayers delivered to your email each day for reading, the best format and version I have found is on a blog managed by Josh Thomas called The Daily Office West:
- “The Daily Office West.” Just enter your email address on his website in the “Follow Blog by Email box” and click Follow. A daily email will be delivered twice a day, one for morning prayer, one for evening prayer.
Finally, all of the prayers and readings throughout each day of the week can be read at The Daily Office website.
I hope this is helpful to you in your spiritual journey. Welcome to the community.