Despite
the fact that I write this blog, and I'm on Facebook and Twitter, I'm really a one-on-one
kind of guy. I much prefer having face to face conversations with people. I guess
the raw conversations make me feel like the relationship is honest, like I'm
being given the privilege of looking through a window to the person's soul;
into the depth of their heart.
It's
generally true that the closer we feel to someone, the more we are willing to
open up with our true thoughts and feelings. Of course, the opposite is also
true that the less we trust someone the more likely we'll hide our thoughts and
feelings. It is also true that men and women define having a conversation
differently.
Often, I have asked someone if lately they have told God how they feel. It's interesting how many times they have said, "Not yet." I wonder why? Maybe it's because we think the things that matter to us are not important to God. Or maybe it's because we're too ashamed to admit our failures before a Holy God. When it comes right down to it, maybe we don't think God can handle our prayers?
Have you ever found yourself instinctively picking up the phone to call a friend for advice instead of God? For some reason it seems more natural to turn to people as a "first line of defense" than it is to turn to God. But I suspect God actually appreciates it when one of His children simply tells Him what's on their heart.
Often, I have asked someone if lately they have told God how they feel. It's interesting how many times they have said, "Not yet." I wonder why? Maybe it's because we think the things that matter to us are not important to God. Or maybe it's because we're too ashamed to admit our failures before a Holy God. When it comes right down to it, maybe we don't think God can handle our prayers?
Have you ever found yourself instinctively picking up the phone to call a friend for advice instead of God? For some reason it seems more natural to turn to people as a "first line of defense" than it is to turn to God. But I suspect God actually appreciates it when one of His children simply tells Him what's on their heart.
Have
you ever considered the kind of situations Jesus thought were benefited by
prayer?
1) Jesus prayed whenever He faced important decisions. (Luke 6:12-16)
2) Jesus prayed when He needed strength for His work. (Mark 1:33-39)
3) Jesus prayed when He was concerned about people He loved. (Luke 22:31)
4) Jesus prayed when He faced an insurmountable problem. (Luke 22:39-44)
Clearly, Jesus believed that prayer included everything He experienced in life, no exceptions. I wish I could say I have touched on each of these in my prayer life, but sadly, I can’t.
1) Jesus prayed whenever He faced important decisions. (Luke 6:12-16)
2) Jesus prayed when He needed strength for His work. (Mark 1:33-39)
3) Jesus prayed when He was concerned about people He loved. (Luke 22:31)
4) Jesus prayed when He faced an insurmountable problem. (Luke 22:39-44)
Clearly, Jesus believed that prayer included everything He experienced in life, no exceptions. I wish I could say I have touched on each of these in my prayer life, but sadly, I can’t.
Our
prayer lives will never become relevant or transformational until we include
God in the everyday details of our lives.
And I mean, everything!
The practice of telling God
everything is not selfish preoccupation, but in fact, it is a sign that we have
begun to grasp His nearness and His love.
Can God change
your life?
God has made it
possible for you to know Him and experience an amazing change in your own life.
Discover how you
can find peace with God.
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