Prayer...we've all heard of it, but how many of us actually do it? Or believe that our prayers will be answered? Do we really know the significance of prayer? Do we understand that it's a way for us to commune with God and strengthen our relationship with Him? Do we even know how to pray? Or do we only pray when we want or need something? It was common knowledge among the disciples that they would find Jesus praying during the early morning hours. Because He was often surrounded by crowds, Jesus knew He had to find a quiet place to pray in order to Hear His Father's voice. He understood that His mission was not to attract a crowd, but to remain obedient to His Father. Obedience to God is our mission as well. "Prayer is not about getting what we want, prayer is designed for us to discover God's agenda for us! Therefore, we would be wise to follow Jesus' example and let our time alone in prayer with God set the agenda for our lives as well." We know what we want...God knows what we need.
Mark 1:35
Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.
My thoughts...
I said a prayer today but I haven't really took time out to spend in his presence like I should...on a regular basis. I have to discipline myself in getting up a little earlier in the morning to do so. There a re many things that I need to thank God for and there are a few things that I would like God to consider granting me...if it is his will of course, ya know! It is my intention and my desire to get closer to God this year.
When searching for an image for this "Daily Word," I googled 'prayer changes things' and the image above caught my attention mainly because of the scriptures. Philippians 4:6 hits it right on the nail for me. When entering into prayer, I try to remember to give thanks to God before I ask Him for anything...at least, to show my appreciation. But then it also says to 'be anxious for nothing." This most nearly means to not worry. Worrying does not make things better...only the opposite. So instead of worrying about something or someone...pray about it. This will definitely up my prayer life because I feel I'm a natural worrier...like a lot of people.
Until next post...
Continue to recognize that you're blessed!
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