Life is definitely more full of little things than the big things…so why is it we tend to only pray about the big stuff? I love how the classic hymn “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” so eloquently states it:
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer
Text: Joseph M. Scriven, 1820-1886
The scriptures say in Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
I take that pretty literally and I believe Paul was saying it literally as well.
I’ve caught myself more than a few times making excuses in the past that I simply couldn’t—or didn’t—find the time for prayer. Truth be told, if you have time to think…you have time to pray. Often times we conjure up an image of what our prayer times should be like: folded hands, bowed head, quiet surroundings, and on and on. Your body language may show your reverence…but you can be just as reverent in your thoughts as you talk to God throughout your day. Your words may convey your sentiments…but language is simply for the benefit of mankind. God doesn’t need words, He needs our truthful heart.
God cares about each of us in our totality. Our lives may be full of all the little things, but God never made any delineation about what was meaningful or trivial. In my book, everything I do, say, think or want is valid to bring up to Him. Do this as well and you will find yourself longing to speak to Him in a more consistent and personal way each and every day.
Blessings!
Greg Morton
© November 2010
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Monday, November 1, 2010
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