UPrising

“To clasp the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world.”― Karl Barth

“The best way to start praying, therefore, is actually to stop praying. To pause. To be still. To put down your prayer list and surrender your own personal agenda. To stop talking at God long enough to focus on the wonder of who he actually is. To ‘be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him’.”― Pete Greig, How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People

Reflection to see what is without fiction, attachment or noise.
Pause to rest, to reorder, reframe, reset.
Stillness to be in awe and wonder.
To be filled and renewed, prepared to carry on with fervor and vigor.
A peace that passes understanding.
A joy detached from circumstances and worries, rooted in gratitude.
The power of prayer to change self rather than everyone and everything else.
An uprising, rooting, transformation.

“Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.”― Karl Barth