Choose a text from Scripture that you wish to pray.
Make an act of the presence of God, such as slowly crossing yourself, placing yourself in God's presence.
Ask for what you want from God in this time of prayer.
Ask too for the help of the Spirit as you pray.
Read the text slowly, until a word or phrase catches yourattention, or somehow says, "I am for you today.”
Chew over, ponder upon the word or phrase.
Let it speak into your life.
Allow this reflection to invite you into dialogue with God, sharing what is with you.
Rest in God.
When ready, return to the text and continue reading.
At the end of your prayer time, finish with a prayer such as the Our Father.