To me, prayer shouldn’t be separate from daily life, but should arise spontaneously from it, inspired by the ordinary sights, sounds and experiences that surround us. That was the raison d’être behind my series of books, Touched By His Hand, Touching Down, Touching the Seasons and Heaven Touching Earth, supplemented by Calling Mars and Calling Venus, both written at the suggestion of Kevin Mayhew and aimed specifically at men and women respectively. In the following, for example, taken from Touching the Seasons, the sight of a wind farm leads on to thoughts concerning power of living associated with Pentecost.
The wind farm
They turned in harmony,
the mighty sails catching the wind
and harnessing its power –
enough to meet the needs of a small town,
year in, year out,
providing energy for all.
Energise my life, Lord, by the breath of your Spirit,
giving power for living
through your love and goodness.
Open my heart to your presence flowing within,
blowing away whatever keeps me from you,
so that I may live and work more faithfully
for your kingdom,
this and every day.
Amen.