The disciplines are practices that the Spirit of God often uses to do His work of shaping us to be more like Jesus. In light of the sharpening article from Tuesday practice the discipline of prayer in this way today.

Think back to the article on prayer from Tuesday, How Much Faith Is Needed?

• Beuchner said it well: “Believe Somebody is listening. Believe in miracles. That’s what Jesus told the father who asked him to heal his epileptic son. Jesus said, “All things are possible to him who believes.” And the father spoke for all of us when he answered, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:14-29) Beyond Words by Frederick Buechner. Pray the prayer of the father in Mark 9.
• Sit in the mercy prayer, and pray it for 2-3 minutes. “Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Amen.”