By: Susan

Like a good Episcopalian, I refer to the Book of Common Prayer and its daily office. I don't think you can go wrong with the Lord's Prayer. It's basically a rubric: acknowledge God's power and our faith in him, give thanks for what we have and ask for what we want, ask forgiveness and future guidance. I need some structure in order to keep praying, but the codified prayers can be a jumping-off point for extemporaneous devotion or supplication.