So my journey continues with this deep longing I have to grow in my relationship with the Lord.
A couple of days ago I was in the shower doing a quick five minute prayer thinking that would be a good way to start the day. Before I continue this story, I must clarify that I totally understand that this is not the way to start my day. I completly get it that I SHOULD wake, up grab my bible, sit down and focus on the Lord before the rest of my day starts. Well, I hate to say I am still really sturggling with this. I recognize that it is a problem and it is a really selfish problem. So, on with the story, I was in the shower doing my prayer and as I was praying I found myself saying, "Dear Lord please give us a good night sleep with sweet dreams." This was not a good sign of where my prayer life is.
Praying has never been a strenghth of mine. This is so horriable to admit, but I know you will not judge me. I hate to admit but my prayer life usually consists of, a quick shower prayer for the day, and a night prayer with the kids. I always find myself on my knees when a problem occurs, but that is the only time.
It's funny, because I have talked to so many people that say to me, "I have a really hard time reading the word, but I spend alot of time praying." If this is true I am in Big trouble because I am struggling with both.
My first step in developing this prayer life of mine is really trying to understand what prayer is. That has been my focus this week. Simply put, prayer is a way to communicate with the Lord. It is the way we can talk to Him and He can talk to us. It is a way to be silent before the Lord and listen to His will for me. It is a way for me to experesse my feeling to God. When I really think about it, how in the world would I have a good relationship with my husband if we didn't talk? How can I expect to have a great realationhip with the Lord if I don't talk to Him. My PRAYER is that God will continue to open my eyes and heart to the understanding of this wonderful comminication between me and my Heavenly Father.
I am so excited about talking to the Lord and listening to Him.
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Prayer
Posted by Happy McNally Mom at 3:48 PM
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Only because I consider you my friend will I truly tell you what I think, not that you asked, but I'm gonna tell you.
#1. Praying is like everything else, you have to do it until you get really good at it. Once you are really good, 5 minutes in the shower is fine...but you have to be really good at it.
#2. Talking is over-rated. I'm not saying it's bad, sometimes it's even necessary, but really it's a woman thing and it's over rated.
#3. Quiet moments when you are filled the that feeling that you are on the verge of understanding everything...that's God talking to you. Moments when you look at your child and your are sure your heart is going to burst from so much love... that's God talking to you. Moments when you just have no clue...be still.. he'll speak to you.
Slowly you'll come to a point when you have to answer...that's you praying.
That's my take on it anyway. We have to get together soon!
I so relate to you friend. More than anyone would think. I would love to share my heart and life expirences when it comes to prayer with you sometime. God has brought me so far and continues to do so. But it has not been easy. One of my favorite quotes I read about prayer was; we can't just want to pray, or even just have a desire to pray, we must be DRIVEN to pray. I loved that! Bless you friend, I am praying for you!
Kristan you are awesome. The shower is my quiet time. sometimes the only quiet I get all day long. I think Alida is right about the talking part. We think we have to spend hours praying, but we can do it continually all day long, taking the kids to school, waiting for them to go potty, making dinner, vaccuming, ect. Right? I love you dearly friend!
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