Celia, you mentioned the word selah in the Psalms. Some of us attend a women's retreat in Michigan each June. It is located at a conference grounds with a large staff for the summer. Each evening at 9:00 p.m. everyone is invited to the Tabernacle for a quiet time of worship and prayer. It is totally optional and lasts about 15 to 20 minutes. The lights are low, and the worship team on stage is very subdued and unobtrusive. Staff and guests alike are invited to come and sit in God's presence before they scatter to their lodgings to sleep for the evening. It is such a lovely practice! It provides so much peace and just brings a settling at the end of the day. Of course, they call this gathering "Selah".
I just completed my first ever formal time of listening prayer. What a lovely time it was! I have always been intimidated by this silence, but this morning definitely proved I don't need to be. Thank you Celia!
I am starting this practice again. Not sure when or why I started just jumping into my time in the Word without beginning with listening prayer. The prayer part makes such a difference! Also, I'm working on a Sunday School lesson that I might incorporate this into. :-)
I just keep thinking of more and more things!
Celia, you mentioned the word selah in the Psalms. Some of us attend a women's retreat in Michigan each June. It is located at a conference grounds with a large staff for the summer. Each evening at 9:00 p.m. everyone is invited to the Tabernacle for a quiet time of worship and prayer. It is totally optional and lasts about 15 to 20 minutes. The lights are low, and the worship team on stage is very subdued and unobtrusive. Staff and guests alike are invited to come and sit in God's presence before they scatter to their lodgings to sleep for the evening. It is such a lovely practice! It provides so much peace and just brings a settling at the end of the day. Of course, they call this gathering "Selah".
I just completed my first ever formal time of listening prayer. What a lovely time it was! I have always been intimidated by this silence, but this morning definitely proved I don't need to be. Thank you Celia!
I am starting this practice again. Not sure when or why I started just jumping into my time in the Word without beginning with listening prayer. The prayer part makes such a difference! Also, I'm working on a Sunday School lesson that I might incorporate this into. :-)
I am also wondering if you still offer the soul care sessions? I would love a chance to chat with you about this practice!