..Spontaneous PRAYER..☺

We have explained that the most basic definition of prayer is simply a conversation with God. In daily life, we converse in a number of ways. But for most of us, language is the primary mode of conversation. As discussed in the section on fixed prayer, words help us find ourselves in this world. Even many of our inner thoughts occur in words. It is through words that we best know how to process, report, thank, praise, apologize, complain, and request.

So when you are communicating with God, why not simply speak to Him? Tell God about your day, about your desire and needs, about your worries. Whether aloud or silently, share your thoughts. Talk through the things that made you smile, and express your gratitude. Work out the things that are making you tense, and open yourself up for new perspectives. This honest conversation will enable your relationship with God to grow and flourish.

Spontaneous prayer not only lacks protocol when it comes to word choice, but also lacks protocol when it comes to timing. In certain cultures like Judaism and Islam, some fixed prayers are assigned to specific times of the day. But spontaneous prayer can occur at any moment, whenever you feel moved to reach out with your words. Thus, it makes the practice of prayer all the more personal, and has the power to infuse your entire day with a sense of the sacred.