11/1/13
When I was first asked to do some writings for
Women's Focus Ministries, I felt honored, yet a little scared. I felt I heard
the Lord say "Don't fear, you know I will help you. I want this for you.
Follow me". Quickly, I was reminded that when The Lord asks something of
you, you do it.
Many nights I lay awake, unable to sleep. As a young mother, with two young boys, this is not uncommon for me. I constantly have thoughts running through my mind. This is also the time I often pray. Last night I prayed to The Lord to help me figure out what to write for my first writing. What did He want me to say? It didn't take long for me to hear Him say "talk about prayer". This is my experience with prayer.
Many nights I lay awake, unable to sleep. As a young mother, with two young boys, this is not uncommon for me. I constantly have thoughts running through my mind. This is also the time I often pray. Last night I prayed to The Lord to help me figure out what to write for my first writing. What did He want me to say? It didn't take long for me to hear Him say "talk about prayer". This is my experience with prayer.
I always felt maybe my prayers weren't "deep" enough or long enough. Maybe I was doing it wrong. Maybe I didn't know or understand God enough. Maybe God wouldn't listen cause I'm not doing it right. I have since learned there is no right or wrong and God always listens. Prayers don't need to be long and "meaty", or worded in a certain way for God to hear us. God just wants us to pray to Him and keep
in constant communication with Him in our hearts. A prayer can be a simple
"please help", "please forgive me" or simply "thank
you". Have faith that your prayers are being heard and will be answered in
His way, at His time to fulfill His great plan for you. Just keep praying and
always be thankful!Two scriptures I enjoy in regards to prayer, are...
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Colossians 4:2
“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites,
for they love to pray standing in the synagogues
for they love to pray standing in the synagogues
and on the street corners to be seen by others.
Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.
Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.
But when you pray, go into your room,
close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen.
close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen.
Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret,
will reward you. And when you pray,
will reward you. And when you pray,
do not keep on babbling like pagans,
for they think they will be heard
for they think they will be heard
because of their many words. Do not be like them,
for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
Matthew 6:5-8
Here is a song sung by Allison Kraus.
I am sure you will enjoy it.
God Bless,
Kristin Erskine
Your first entry is such a blessing Kristin. You have spoken wisely about the way prayer should be. We do not have to follow a formula set in stone. We just need to talk to God as our friend.
ReplyDeleteGod bless...