My Prayer Life - Sharon Albonico
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Jan 23
7:59 AM
Jan 23
7:59 AM
As we focus on prayer and God's word in the new year, we asked several people in our congregation about their prayer life. Read below to find out more from Sharon Albonico.
When was the youngest that you remember praying for yourself? What was that like?
I was 15-years-old. Confronted with a vision of Christ asking me to follow, I could not refuse.
Who is someone who has positively influenced your prayer life and how?
My grandparents and parents. Their belief in the goodness of God, and always praying throughout their lives for his guidance and blessings.
What are you currently working on (or how are you growing) in your prayer life?
In the last few years I have set an alarm on my phone to pray at 9, 12, 3, and 10. This was taken from an early church document that encouraged believers to pray at these times for unity of the church and spirit. I pray the Lord’s Prayer. Even though this can feel rote, it does bring my thoughts to acknowledge my dependence on God throughout the day.
What motivates you to pray?
To acknowledge God’s will on this earth and my life and in the lives of those I encounter throughout the day.
What time of day is best? Where?
I also pray in the morning and when I awaken around 3 am with thoughts of people and problems come. When I am overcome with a difficulty, I do retreat to a closet to pray.
Do you typically give thanks before meals, even when alone?
Not typically but intermittently. I have no real pattern with this.
Favorite thing you've been taught (or learned) about prayer?
I have learned much from a study on the Lord’s Prayer that has stayed with me. I also have learned a morning prayer from the Chosen that has guided me.
Do you do better with lists? Other ways that you organize? Or just always better free?
I have used lists in the past and at some times, but I don’t depend on them.
One or two favorite time(s) of prayer that you remember?
Those brief moments during the day when a behavior has miraculously occurred and I am able to see God’s Spirit move.
