I'm In a Mood to Pray

By Dr. Devoree Clifton Crist

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Overview

This is a book of prayers for different moods. Many persons struggle in their prayer life thinking that one must be in the "right" mood to pray. Here we explore the adage that one should and can pray ceaselessly so that their whole life becomes a way to connect with the holy. It is possible to pray no matter how one is feeling at any time.
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Description

The basic idea of this book is that prayer is connecting with the Holy and as uniquely created persons the ways we connect are as varied as we are. Because prayer is a way of being and not just something to do, everything about us can be an entry into relationship with our God. We are gifted with multiple senses to explore the world. Our moods are also gifts from a loving Creator who has equipped us to understand our surroundings, our interactions with others, and our own selves. The prayers in this book are samples of the many ways one might engage with the transcendent in a loving relationship that asks us to be ourselves and to come as we are.
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About The Author

Dr. Devoree Clifton Crist is a spiritual director, retired physician, wife, and mother living in St. Louis, Missouri. She holds a Master in Theological Studies from Eden Theological Seminary and a Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Aquinas Institute of Theology. She is a member of Spiritual Directors International. She received her doctorate degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis. She writes prayers and liturgies for her church, Webster Groves Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and it has been a rich spiritual balm in these trying times. In addition to writing she enjoys photography, painting, and music.
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Book details

  • Genre:religion
  • Sub-genre:Prayer
  • Language:English
  • Pages:104
  • Paperback ISBN:9798317826222

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