Prayer. (Or lack there of...)
The most difficult times in my life have not been marked by my circumstances and the hurts I have encountered. They have been marked by my poor devotion to prayer. During the lowest points of my life, I feel a spiritual desolation. These days happen when I am spiritually lazy; when I try to deal with my day by myself; when I attempt to solve my problems single handed. When, in short, I don't take time to pray. These are days (or even weeks) when I feel alone, unhappy, angry, agitated, etc.
I find when I take the time to pray and truly offer my day up to my Father, not just muttering memorized words under my breath, but actually talking (and listening!) to the Lord, I am the most at peace. Sometimes I don't pray because I don't know what to say or how to express my needs. I search for words that do not come. But often times for me, the best prayers are those when I let the Lord listen to my heart. He knows what I need before I do. I invite the Lord to come in. To heal. To love. To soothe. This is what He wants. Other times I let Jesus captivate me. Our Savoir wants to "woo" us. He wants to steal our hearts and set them on fire with passion. He loves to call us His beloved! I enjoy being romanced, and there is none better at doing so than my God.
Pray like a champion and ponder love today.
“Preach the Gospel at all times, if necessary use words.”
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