Lenten Prayer Practice: Centering Meditation

Kim Carroll
Mar 26
1 min read

When our minds become cluttered with thoughts, worries and ideas, centering meditation keeps us focused on an intention: being still and quiet in order to turn inward and connect with God and ourselves. This practice can especially be helpful when feeling overwhelmed or anxious, or when you want to spend some time listening for God's voice. Centering Meditation may be followed by other forms of prayer or scripture reading, or may be used independently. The meditation time may extended for as long as you like.

Opening:

Take deep breaths and relax your body.

Assume a posture of stillness and quiet, inviting God to be with you in this space.

Be still and know that I am God.

Be still and know that I am.

Be still and know.

Be still.

Be.

Practice:

Engage in 3-5 minutes of silent centering meditation. Find a slow, smooth breathing pattern. Ask God to send you a word or phrase, then still and listen. When you receive your centering word or phrase, hold it in your mind’s eye. Rest in your word.