The How of Prayer: Mid-day

It can be hugely beneficial to pause in the midst of our workdays and busyness.  A brief time of prayer can be both a refreshing break and an invaluable reminder of matters of lasting importance during the time when we focus on our daily cares.  Mid-day prayer is not long; it is not intended to distract us from our work.  Instead it is a concrete way to recognize God's presence in all parts of our lives, including our jobs and day-to-day responsibilities.

Mid-day prayer is one of the four prayer times of the Daily Office, a short prayer that takes the place of times of prayer at 9 am, noon, and 3 pm.  It has no official name or prescribed time, though it is expected to take place in the middle of a traditional work day.  It is the shortest part of the Daily Office.

Today's Prayer Prompt: Pray today at Mid-day.

• Read Psalm 121
• "From the rising of the sun to its setting my name shall be great among the nations, and in every place incense shall be offered to my name, and a pure offering; for my name shall be great among the nations, says the Lord of Hosts."  Mal. 1:11
• The Lord's Prayer
• Intercessory Prayer