History was a little vague, but I think a blind English pastor, William Walford, in the 1800’s, had someone transcribe his poem of the words to Sweet Hour of Prayer (it later was put in music form).

On my morning walks, I have ear buds on and am listening to music, all different genres but mostly old hymns and sometimes current praise music (they usually accelerate my steps). On the last stretch toward home, I started to go through my prayer list for others.  When I finished those thoughts and prayers, the next hymn in my ears was SWEET HOUR of PRAYER. I laughed out loud. My cool morning walk, with birds tweeting and silly squirrels scampering all along my pathway, music playing through my ear buds, prayers being offered for those I love and BINGO, God, who loves me unconditionally, blessed me to hear this wonderful oldie! If I wouldn’t have been passing other walkers, I would have burst into singing along. LOL It was indeed, a sweet hour of prayer/walking. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.”  Philippians 4: 6 “In everything by prayer and supplication… let your requests be made known to God.”

Sipping your morning coffee, out for a brisk walk, driving to work, walking the aisles of the grocery store, stretching yourself to full wakefulness, the time and place does not matter.  Create your own Sweet Hour of Prayer. He is listening!

Jill