It's not easy staying motivated.
Especially when your goal is a daily commitment to your journey of spiritual growth.
Anytime you feel discouraged, turn to these 3 simple quotes to remind you of the value of engagement with your higher power, prayer, for your spiritual growth.
The Value of Paying Attention
It doesn't have to be the blue iris, it could be weeds in a vacant lot, or a few small stones; just pay attention, then patch a few words together, and don't try to make them elaborate, this isn't a contest but the doorway into thanks, and a silence in which another voice may speak. - Mary Oliver
Prayer is paying attention, a mindful awareness, and giving voice with an imperfect patch of words.
The Value of Transparency
It is of great importance, when we begin to practice prayer, not to let ourselves be frightened by our thoughts. - St. Teresa of Avila
Be fully transparent when you pray; do not let the fear of your thinking hold you back.
The Value of Transformation
Prayer is sitting in the silence until it silences us, choosing gratitude until we are grateful, and praising God until we ourselves are an act of praise. ā Rev. Richard Rohr, OFM
Prayer is a pathway for change; commit, show up, and linger long enough to grow into your becoming whole.