How to Pray Without Words: Discover the Sacred Power of Silence

How To Pray Without Words What do you pray when the words won’t come?In moments of fear, illness, grief, or overwhelming love, language often fails long before our longing does. How To Pray Without Words is a compassionate guide to discovering the sacred connection available through silence, presence, and the ordinary rhythms of daily life.Drawing on her years as a minister, hospice nurse, caregiver, and soul-care advocate, Ardis Mayo invites readers to explore prayer beyond spoken language. Through deeply personal stories—including the wordless vigil beside her son during a life-threatening surgery—she reveals a truth many have sensed but never named:Prayer does not begin with words.It begins with the heart.In this book, you will discover how to:Find peace and connection through silenceUse breath, tears, touch, and presence as powerful forms of prayerPray when you are afraid, speechless, or unsure what to sayTransform ordinary moments—washing dishes, walking, gardening—into vessels of prayerSupport others through intercession, release, and presence without relying on the “right” wordsCreate a meaningful spiritual practice in the third third of lifeEmbrace prayer as a daily way of being rather than a task to performA book for seekers of every backgroundThis easy-to-read, multifaith-friendly guide is ideal for:Older adults exploring new forms of spiritualityCaregivers, chaplains, and those walking with others through illness or lossReaders who identify as spiritual but not religiousAnyone longing for a deeper, quieter, more authentic prayer lifeWhether you pray regularly or haven’t prayed in years, How To Pray Without Words offers a path toward inner stillness and a deeper sense of connection with the Mystery that holds us all.If you have ever whispered, “I don’t know what to say,” this book is for you.