Seven Sacred Pauses: The Age-old Tradition of Praying the Hours

Praying the hours is a tradition that began in the Tabernacle and was carried on by the early church. Through the centuries, many Christians have paused seven times a day to sing, read Psalms, and pray. Read about each hour below.  Daybreak, often called “The Awakening Hour,” is a time for praise! As you witness…

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Noon and Midafternoon Prayers

Through the centuries, many Christians have paused seven times a day to sing, read Scripture, and pray in a tradition known as praying the hours. Below are liturgies for morning prayers. Find liturgies and descriptions for other hours here. These scripture-based liturgies were created for the Fayetteville Prayer Room in Northwest Arkansas. All are welcome to…

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The Nightwatch

Through the centuries, many Christians have paused seven times a day to sing, read Scripture, and pray in a tradition known as praying the hours. Below are liturgies for morning prayers. Find liturgies and descriptions for other hours here. These scripture-based liturgies were created for the Fayetteville Prayer Room in Northwest Arkansas. All are welcome to…

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Aglow in Your Gut

A glow in your gut Hidden somewhere under your ribcage Dim, like poisoned Tinkerbell. You want to believe! You want to believe! So, reach down and wrench it out for Christ’s sake. Pull it up and kindle it in your hands. Peer through cupped fingers in wonder And blow. It flickers like a cough and…

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