Prayer a simple five letter word that can take on such complex meaning. Whole sections of shelves dedicated to the subject matter can be found at Christian bookstores. Books teaching strategies for effective prayer are plenteous and I have read my fair share of them. Why? Because most of us know we have an open invitation to come unto the Father. It was His idea that we cast “all” our cares upon Him. But even with the divine permission to come and cast, far too many of us find ourselves feeling ill-equipped and have that uncertain feeling about are we doing it right. It’s those feelings of uncertainty that cause us to some times neglect the privilege of prayer. I’m convinced that some times we make prayer more complicated than it really needs to be.
Propel to Prayer
Yet there is some thing about trouble that teaches us how to hone our prayer skills. Hannah was one such woman that found herself under persistent pressure and provoking by her adversarial counterpart, Peninnah. Although Hannah had the love of her husband and was given extra portion there was still a sore spot in her heart due to her barrenness. And it was lack and irritation by outside forces that drove Hannah to pray with such intensity that the priest wrongly assumed she was drunk.
Are there places in your life that drive you to prayer? Whether it’s barren wombs, relationship, or souls, they each cry out to be fill. Rather than allowing the emptiness to lead us to complaining, how much better is it take our case before one that either change the situation or change the way we see the situation.
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Ella says
4 April, 2013 at 8:24 amI have found my writing, my walks help me with prayer. It opens the dialogue to be real, to sift through the day and discover what is really in my mind’s eye. We have to stop worrying about the approach and find our way to express ourselves.
Thanks Wanda
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Wanda says
6 April, 2013 at 9:49 amYou’re absolutely correct Ella. Our approach can be as unique as we are. I too find walking a way to pen a dialogue with heaven. Hope you enjoy a wonderful day.
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Shannon says
4 April, 2013 at 10:41 amSometimes when I am running I pray…it is a great time to talk to my Heavenly Father!
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Wanda says
6 April, 2013 at 9:50 amIt something about being out in nature that makes feel closer to God. Hope you’re doing well Shannon.
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LaVonne says
4 April, 2013 at 11:21 amYes, Lord, yes. The Bible warns us that our enemy is persistent, therefore, we must be even more persistent in our prayers.
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Wanda says
6 April, 2013 at 9:51 amPersistent is indeed a vital necessity for us.
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Just Be Real says
4 April, 2013 at 6:28 pmI came to get watered…. amen. Blessings to you Wanda.
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Wanda says
6 April, 2013 at 10:01 amCome by any time my friend. Wishing you a great weekend.
Pam says
4 April, 2013 at 7:49 pmHealth issues or events that catch me off guard drive me to prayer but what I really want more than anything is for prayer and a godly attitude to be my FIRST reaction to everything that happens in life.
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Wanda says
6 April, 2013 at 10:04 amNow that’s a great aim Pam!
Elizabeth West says
4 April, 2013 at 9:37 pmIt’s just not working. I don’t know what to do. I don’t think I can go on like this anymore.
Pam says
6 April, 2013 at 6:39 amPraying for you, Elizabeth. God IS listening.
Wanda says
6 April, 2013 at 10:05 amOh Elizabeth, I pray that God would strengthen you my friend. Even when it doesn’t appear to be working, God is at work.
Elizabeth West says
6 April, 2013 at 6:24 pmThx.
Kim@Stuffcould... says
7 April, 2013 at 8:18 amOh there are a bunch of things, that provoke me to pray. I am thankful for the hope
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Wanda says
7 April, 2013 at 6:16 pmOur lord is the God of hope!
Michell says
8 April, 2013 at 11:03 amHi Wanda! Great post! There are times when we’re propelled to intercede(the reasons you mentioned above), but if we as Believers were to live a lifestyle of prayer and giving thanks to God, most of the trouble we face would be few and far between. As always Wanda, thanks for your thought provoking post! Have a blessed week my friend!
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Wanda says
8 April, 2013 at 6:14 pmYes indeed a lifestyle of prayer and intercession is what we need more than just those moments that drive us to our knees. Hope your week is full of peace and productivity my friend.
Arlee Bird says
9 April, 2013 at 12:00 amI find myself praying throughout the day. Just talking to God and calling out to Him. Jesus gave us the best model on how to pray and I try to adhere to that as much as I can.
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Wanda says
9 April, 2013 at 8:00 pmIsn’t it great that we don’t have to require a priest to go to God on our behalf. Instead He gives us the opportunity to be in constant fellowship with Him. Wishing you another successful year of A-Z Arlee.