What stops us from praying more? What are we really saying to God when we do not pray? For me, I’ve often hidden my issues that needed to be addressed. At times I’ve been afraid what the outcome would be if I really prayed about it. Other times, I’ve wandered into a desert thinking that God doesn’t really care all that much and He has left it up to me to figure out. My distractions are many and I can rationalize most anything. But those excuses do not match what the Bible is saying. His love is far greater than any distraction I listen to.
“Prayer is asking God to incarnate, to get dirty in your life. Yes, the eternal God scrubs floors. For sure we know he washes feet. So take Jesus at his word. Ask him. Tell him what you want. Get dirty. Write out your prayer requests; don't mindlessly drift through life on the American narcotic of busyness. If you try to seize the day, the day will eventually break you. Seize the corner of his garment and don't let go until he blesses you. He will reshape the day.” - Paul E. Miller, A Praying Life
“But if it is God’s will for me to have a thing, then why should I pray about it?” Because prayer is the way God wants His children to get what they need. God not only ordains the end, but He also ordains the means to the end—prayer. And the more you think about it, the more wonderful this arrangement becomes. Prayer is really the thermometer of the spiritual life. God has ordained that I maintain a close walk with Him if I expect Him to meet my needs.” - Excerpt, Be Real (1 John) by Warren W. Wiersbe
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