Why Do We Stop Praying?

Today’s Reflection

In the presence of this love . . . changes in our lives take place. Is it not a dread of this self-awareness and this change that causes each of us to resist the call to continued prayer?

—Douglas V. Steere, Dimensions of Prayer: Cultivating a Relationship with God (Upper Room Books, 2002)

Today’s Question

What causes you to procrastinate or avoid talking to God?

Today’s Scripture

But the Lord God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?” He said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself.”—Genesis 3:9–10 NRSVUE

Prayer for the Week

Prayer: God, I belong to you. Change me into what you will; send me to where you will; put me to doing what you will, so I can stay in your presence forever. Amen.