Guided Prayer
One · Pause
Be still for a moment. Breathe in slowly, and out slowly — three times. There is no hurry here, and no one is watching.
Be still, and know that I am God.
Psalm 46:10 · KJV
Two · Check in
When did it last feel close? What changed around that time?
Three · Scripture · King James Version
“And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.”
Jeremiah 29:13 · KJV
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”
James 4:8 · KJV
“As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?”
Psalm 42:1–2 · KJV
Four · Reflection
Dryness is not abandonment. The invitation stands: draw near, and He draws near. Sometimes seeking is the whole of faith for a while.
Five · Pray this
God, You feel far away, and I miss You. I am seeking You with what heart I have. Draw near to me as You promised, and satisfy this thirst in my soul. In Jesus' name, amen.
Six · Now in your own words
Tell God honestly that you miss Him, and ask Him to come near.
Seven · Private journal
What has crowded God out lately, and what I want to return to.
Eight · One practical step
Keep one simple appointment with God tomorrow, even if it feels flat.
Before you go
Seeking Him is already the beginning of finding Him.