Prayer Beads

I mentioned that I was (last month) involved in a class called "Reading the New Testament with Fresh Eyes." While working my way through that class, I came to realize that my prayer life has not been as intentional as it was during previous times of my life. So I decided to work to change that.

Once of the ways in the past that I have included intentional prayer time is through the use of Anglican Prayer beads. The link I've provided is where I first read about them, and where I have purchased them in the past.

I've mentioned them several times on my blog - you can find the posts (and some others that crept into the search) at this link. At that link, you'll find a post about how to make them if that is of interest to you, plus how to use them, and how I've used them.

I especially like them because using them with a particular prayer slows my mind down and centers me. When I reach the cross after one time around the beads using the prayer, my mind is centered enough for me to connect with God through my own prayers.

This is the prayer I use, called a Celtic Prayer.