Reading a new book, In Constant Prayer by Robert Benson

This is a wonderful book that I am supposed to review by Thomas Nelson. It has to do with the keeping of the offices/or the scheduled constantcy of prayer in one's life each day. This is my first day of reading and it says that one should turn to prayer several times a day going from Psalms, Scriptures, and then reading and prayer. This I will do.

Today (Monday, December 27, 2010)

12:00
Psalm:40:1-4 God lifted me out of my mire, set my feet on a firm path and steadied me. He gave me a new song to sing and now many will hear and be in awe of him.

Scripture Jeremiah 6:16 Stand at crossroads and look. ASkfor the ancient paths. Ash where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.

Prayer: I pray that i shall find something to hold on to. I am so adrift. I want to sing a new song in my way--not faked, and want to find the right one for me.

2:00
Psalm: 138:;3 When I pray, you answer me, and encourage me by giving strength I need.

Scripture: Let there be light and there was light and God saw the light, that it was good. This very day, theLord has acted. May his name be praised.

Prayer: I pray that I will be faithful on my journey and find something to hold on to.

6:00 p.m.
Psalm119 "Nothing is perfect except your words."

Scripture: 2 Timothy 5: "Stir into flame the strength and boldness which is within you that entered into you when I laid my hands upon you and blessed you.

Daily Work and Prayer: (Chapter 3) In early days, and in monasteries, prayers were said 7 times a day. Benson says to master the morning and evening prayer. The word "office" comes from "offering" and we are giving God our prayer offerings. An offiice begins with a versicle or call to prayer such as "Open our lips and our mouths shall proclaim your praise." Find a prayer book to use.

My prayer: I pray that I will seek to find...earnestly seek to find.