Week Three: Prayer
"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites... But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen... Your Father knows what you need before you ask Him." - Matthew 6:5-8
Prayer is not performance; it is presence
Jesus teaches that prayer isn't about finding the perfect words or being seen by others. It is the quiet, intentional turning of our hearts toward a God who already knows and understands us. Lent invites us to return to prayer not as a duty or a task, but as a relationship and a place of rest.
In a world full of noise, prayer is the sacred pause where we remember God is near, learn to listen, and simply breathe. It is the space where we let go of striving, enter with openness, and simply say, "Here I am, Lord."
This Week's
Practice
Pray one simple sentence each day:
"Here I am, Lord."
Let this be your anchor, a returning, a grounding, and a breath.
Reflection Questions
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Prayer
What does Jesus's teaching reveal about God's desire to meet you in honest, unpolished moments of prayer?
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Awareness
How does shifting your view of prayer from "finding the right words" to simply practicing "awareness of God" change how you approach it in your daily life?
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Stillness
What gentle nudge toward stillness, trust, or openness do you sense from God this week?
