Mark 1:35 35 In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed.
Jesus had a discipline of praying. Praying in the morning, in the dark, alone, and in a deserted place. How might our lives change if we followed his example? Wouldn't our lives have a focus on God - what God is doing in our lives and the world - what role God wants us to take in his mission - who we need to love on and care for - would it take away uncertainty and the fear that goes along with it to know that we are part of something bigger than ourselves?
When Mother Teresa was being interviewed, she was asked what she asked God for when she prayed. Her answer was that she didn't speak - she listened.
Do we ignore Jesus' example of praying?
When I think of Jesus praying, it amazes me to imagine the trinity having a conversation. Present is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. What do you think they spoke about? What language did they speak in? Below is a famous depiction of the trinity having a chat. Notice how there is an opening in the table, how their body language is turned toward someone not present in the picture. Perhaps that is an invitation to join them at the table? If you sat down with them, how would you join in the conversation? Would you turn the conversation around to focusing on your needs and desires? Or would you listen to what they were up to using what they spoke about to guide your day? Would you determine your needs by what they were planning? Or would you tell them your plans and hope they got on board?
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