- God speaks to us first. This fundamental truth makes it possible for us to pray to God. He desires communication with us.
- God invites us to listen. Our response to God’s initial move is to listen to what He is saying. This is the basic attitude of prayer.
- Ask God the grace to listen to what He says.
- Begin reading Scripture slowly and attentively.
- Do not hurry to cover much material (5-10 verses is enough).
- Pause when something strikes you and wait until you are no longer moved by the experience.
- A humble attitude of listening is a sign of love for Him, and a real prayer from the heart.
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