The Power of Silence: Centering Prayer, Gratitude, and Inner Stillness with Rich Lewis

In this episode of Sacred Harmony, we sit down with Rich Lewis—author of Sitting with God and longtime practitioner of Centering Prayer—to explore the transformative power of silence. Rich shares how a search for spiritual depth led him to this meditative practice, and how it has reshaped his relationship with God, his inner world, and daily life. Alongside Centering Prayer, he integrates affirmations, journaling, visualization, and gratitude as complementary tools for growth and alignment. This conversation offers practical steps for anyone seeking calm, clarity, and spiritual grounding, whether religious or not.

About the Guest  :

Rich Lewis is an author, speaker, and coach who has practiced Centering Prayer since 2014. His book Sitting with God invites readers into the practice of stillness as a way to deepen spirituality and unlock inner transformation. Rich teaches individuals and groups around the world how to integrate silence into daily living and has made it his mission to show that stillness is not empty—it’s alive with possibility.

Key Takeaways:  

• Silence is not a void but a doorway to inner healing, wisdom, and connection with God.

• Centering Prayer is both meditation and prayer—it blends wordless stillness with openness to divine presence.

• Resistance in silence is natural; the key is to show up consistently without judging the experience.

• Journaling helps capture nudges, inner insights, and directions revealed through stillness.

• Affirmations and visualization before prayer allow intentional partnering with God on life goals.

• Gratitude, practiced daily, shifts focus from scarcity to abundance and strengthens spiritual perspective.

• Beginners can start with just 5 minutes a day for 30 days, gradually extending the practice.

• Complementary practices like affirmations, journaling, and gratitude expand the benefits of silence.

Connect with the Guest  :

Website: https://silenceteaches.com/Book: Sitting with God (available online and in bookstores)

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