Ray SimpsonContemplative prayer is natural, unprogrammed; it is perpetual openness to God, so that in the openness his concerns can flow in and out of our minds as he wills.
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Contemplative prayer is natural, unprogrammed; it is perpetual openness to God, so that in the openness his concerns can flow in and out of our minds as he wills. Contemplative prayer allows us to spend time with God and learn how he works. When we are in the presence of God, we are able to see how prayer works. We can see what God wants us to do.
Source: Exploring Celtic Spirituality
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