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By: Pete Wilson

Pete Wilson — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:43:32 +0000

@Paula, I've kept a prayer journal on and off for years. Always so cool to go back and look at it. Pete Wilson’s last blog post..Is My Man Card In Question?

By: britt

britt — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:28:55 +0000

thanks Paula

By: Paula

Paula — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:35:08 +0000

PS – Britt – we just addressed that very issue in studying Esther this week… very cool stuff – I’ll make copies of that part of the study for you if you want – very inspiring as well!

By: Paula

Paula — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:33:10 +0000

Pete and Everyone – thanks to all of you for your inspirations!

I’ve always had a daily “discussion board” with God… but just never really did so consciously… may be good or bad.

This post and all the comments created DESIRE within me to be more aware of my prayers…and as a result, I have started a prayer journal. I can’t wait to have written records of all the miracles God has and will do in our lives and of those around us.

Pete – this was initially prompted by your post last week where so many poured their hearts out requesting prayer. This post just clinched the deal for me. Thanks!

By: britt

britt — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:13:50 +0000

I usually feel very connected to God in an on going prayer sort of way. Like prayers throughout the day for strength to do the right thing, prayers for strangers, thank you prayers for the wonder of nature or for my work.
The struggle I have with prayer sometimes is praying for something (like for someone’s illness to be healed) because the Bible tells me to ask God to heal them… but also knowing that God is gonna do what He wants to do….so sometimes I find myself just asking God that the person dies peacefully.. or the family gets through it ok.
Re reading this, I’m not making much sense.. I guess the struggle I have is between the Bible saying God will give us what we ask for and that we should keep on asking… but then realizing God does things for his own reasons. So why don’t I just pray to be able to hang on to whatever curve God throws my way. Our Father obviously knows best.. so why bug him to change something. And if life’s crap is the evil one’s doing.. why not one big collective prayer of, “God, it’s been a long time.. why don’t You just kick his butt NOW?”

By: Debra

Debra — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:19:48 +0000

I have to say for me prayer started as a discipline in preparation for a storm … God called me to relationship with Him and I answered that call having no idea what He had in store for me. Now, prayer is truly our conversation and it takes many forms. As I learn to know Him in different ways … as Daddy, as Husband, as Savior, as Friend, as Teacher … I pray differently. Sometimes I vent, sometimes I journal, sometimes I praise, sometimes …. I have found in journaling that I praise more and I hear more and as soon as I get all my stuff out, He swoops in with what He wants. And sometimes, I just sit and listen for His agenda.

I think of that book by Brother Lawrence, “The Practice of the Presence of God” … it is all about “cultivating the deep presence of God.” That’s what I want … 24/7. And, when the busyness of my day begins to steal my peace, then I know I haven’t been constantly talking to Daddy and asking His advice and opinion and seeking His face and solace and direction. Prayer … talking to God … keeps me in check and reminds me of Who is in control and Whose I am. That’s all that matters in the end. More of Him, less of me. It’s a discipline, a practice, a friendship. It requires making time and being conscious of Him all day. And, not listening to the “rules,” but developing your relationship, which is as unique as each person, with Him.

Thank you Pete for this post … and the reminder. Control is icky and, quite frankly, it’s an illusion we live by. Control isn’t truth. We aren’t in control and surrender equals joy … regardless of our circumstances.

Debra’s last blog post..10 Blessed Years!

By: D.Lake

D.Lake — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:15:22 +0000

HIM > me: the way it's got to be. Thanks for the great post man! D.Lake’s last blog post..Community Day of Prayer

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:29:32 +0000

Some of the same things have been shared by others already, but I'll go ahead and share too. I go through stages where I'll feel really close to the Lord and be very consistent in my prayer life, and then other times I let busyness and distractions get in the way and I slowly fade away. Also, one of the same reasons I shared on Thursday: After praying for the same extremely important issues for years, I begin to get tired of waiting and develop a bad attitude. You have just made me realize this is where pride creeps in. Thanks for that, seriously. I was also convicted Sunday when my pastor spoke on James 1:2-8, the testing of our faith developing perseverance, and how we should not doubt. I'm constantly needing to go back to basics. He is worthy to be praised! Brenda’s last blog post..I'm not an idiot, but...