Pocket Cross of Comfort, Polished Zebrawood

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This Pocket Cross of Comfort, Polished Zebrawood holding cross is perfectly designed to be carried with you throughout the day, a reminder of God’s nearness and of the solace and wisdom of prayer that is available at any moment during the day. With its pleasing curves and polished zebrawood exterior, this holding cross is a perfect Christian gift for anyone who is seeking to deepen their prayer lives through incessant prayer. It also makes a great communion gift. Don’t leave home without one!

“Rejoice always, pray incessantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

God is Always Close at Hand

Keeping this holding cross at hand throughout the day is a source of comfort and strength; though we know full well that God is near us, within us and everywhere about us, there is something about having this cross as a tangible reminder of that closeness that is endlessly comforting. For anyone who struggles to find strength throughout the day, or who is seeking to cultivate awareness of the nearness of God, or who simply wishes for a physical reminder of God’s presence, this cross can be a truly transformative gift.

The Jesus Prayer

Paul’s exhortation to pray incessantly has been pored over by Christians for millenia. In the Eastern churches, a book called the Philokalia (a compilation of monastic writings of Orthodox monks written between the 4th and 15th centuries) treats the issue of incessant prayer at length.

The Way of the Pilgrim is a story from the 19th century of Russian peasant seeking from various spiritual masters the true meaning of Paul’s exhortation in Thessalonians to “pray incessantly.” The prayer he learns is widely used in the Eastern church, and would be be greatly aided through the use of this holding cross. In the Orthodox tradition, this prayer is often repeated continually as part of a regimen of prayer, seeking to attain prayer of the heart.

The Jesus Prayer, as it is called, is quite simple, but full of profound meaning:

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Give the gift of continual prayer with this polished zebrawood pocket cross and an explanation of the Jesus Prayer. This is a perfect Christian gift for anyone looking to expand his or her prayer life.

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