A key part of The Way of Pilgrimage is the brief daily Bible readings and meditations. This aspect of the program accomplishes several things.
First, it asks us to carve out some brief time for God each day. This "holy pause" in our daily lives helps us to remember that we are followers of Christ all the time - not just on Sunday morning.
Second, the suggested Bible verses help us to guide our thinking along the lines of the curriculum content, so for example the suggested readings will strengthen our section on PRAYER: Heart of the Pilgrimage, when we get to that section, etc.
Third, taking a brief moment each day helps us to remember our week from a daily vantage point instead of looking back on Sunday morning and trying to remember what we were feeling on Monday.
Fourth, by taking a moment to write in our journal, we spend the effort to organize our thinking which can help cement the learning, and prepare us for those opportunities God places before us to share our faith - both by our actions and if really necessary, by our words.
For me, I gathered together a favorite Study Bible, a nice journal and a favorite pen. Not too far away is my prayer book, a candle, and some prayer beads. Most important is some quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of family life (I achieve this by getting up early). Take a moment and think about what you'll need and get your gear together.
Fantastic site George! I for one need to learn to organize my own thinking and to set aside some time to reflect on my daily life and my own relationship with God. I hope that as Krista takes this journey, I learn some things along the way.
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