It seems as if the daily Lenten Devotionals took more out of me than I bargained for. It hasn’t helped that the post Lenten season has been a busy one both at the church and in my own personal life. Busyness is something that has always plagued me. In the New Testament story, I suppose that I am much more like Martha–busy in the kitchen–than like Mary–sitting at the master’s feet. The one good thing about this is that I know I act more like Martha. Deep down inside, however, I want to be more like Mary.
One of my daily routines is to spend about 10 minutes in prayer. I use a guide to prayer published by Phyllis Tickle based upon the Book of Common Prayer. I chant the psalms, and read the readings and use this as a way to focus. I am beginning to realize, though, that this is only the tip of the spiritual iceberg that I need to be exploring. This simple pattern of prayer is not enough. I suppose that means I will be looking for other avenues in the days ahead.
If there is one thing I am aware of, it is the vast spiritual resources that are available to the Christian. I have practiced many of them. Perhaps it is time to get back in the habit of practicing more of them. In the days that lie ahead, I’ll let you know about some of those techniques and how I feel about them and their impact upon my spiritual life.
