Throughout the summer, St. Matthews is exploring Christian spiritual practices related to the four elements. In August, we’re exploring how we might pray through earth.
Begin your time of prayer by grounding your body and experiencing your rootedness in the earth. Notice the way the ground supports your entire body. Offer a prayer for the many gifts of nourishment the Earth provides. Take a moment to ask what you need to feel more grounded in your life, and honor the response that stirs within you.
Questions for Reflection:
- Where do you experience yourself rooted in the earth?
- Where in your life do you need to experience grounding?
Adapted from Christine Valters Paintner, Water, Wind, Earth & Fire: The Christian Practice of Praying with the Elements, p. 115.
