A Lesson on Prayer
I did something recently, and now I am seeing the fruits of it.
What was it I did? you ask. I'll tell you: I prayed for humbleness. That's probably not something I should have asked for so lightly. Now, two weeks later, I'm starting to see the subtle ways that God is reminding me of my prayer and nudging me towards growth.
I did not stop to reflect on my prayer or on the words I spoke. I meant them--or at least I thought I did--but God took them and used them to teach me something--I should be much more intentional about my prayers. That in itself is humbling. So often, I pray without real conviction, without thought, almost flippantly. I pray to check it off my list.
It is humbling to realize how often I do to not give God the proper awe and respect He deserves when it comes to this area of my life.
As if to really ensure I learn my lesson, the last two weeks at church the sermons have been about prayer. It's funny how God does that...this summer, when I was discouraged about my search for a job, he taught me to trust Him more through sermons, through songs, through the wisdom of friends and family. Through scripture.
Until next time.
What was it I did? you ask. I'll tell you: I prayed for humbleness. That's probably not something I should have asked for so lightly. Now, two weeks later, I'm starting to see the subtle ways that God is reminding me of my prayer and nudging me towards growth.
I did not stop to reflect on my prayer or on the words I spoke. I meant them--or at least I thought I did--but God took them and used them to teach me something--I should be much more intentional about my prayers. That in itself is humbling. So often, I pray without real conviction, without thought, almost flippantly. I pray to check it off my list.
It is humbling to realize how often I do to not give God the proper awe and respect He deserves when it comes to this area of my life.
As if to really ensure I learn my lesson, the last two weeks at church the sermons have been about prayer. It's funny how God does that...this summer, when I was discouraged about my search for a job, he taught me to trust Him more through sermons, through songs, through the wisdom of friends and family. Through scripture.
Until next time.
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