As I write, we are in an unprecedented time of quarantine in our country. Maybe this is the time to slow down and be intentional with figuring out how you connect best to your Heavenly Father.
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We seek comfort because it’s a natural thing. Where do we turn to when the challenges of everyday life surround us? Do we replace our discomfort with whatever is easiest or whatever the top influencer says will make us feel good, or do we lean into the challenge with the assurance that we have the ultimate source of comfort and hope?
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Covid-19 is casting a harsh light on our world. We can no longer hide in the soft, flattering light of polite platitudes and disinterested self-contentment.
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I believe we have a beautiful opportunity to look like Jesus to the world as we intercede for those near and far as we navigate through these trying times together.
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God works all things out for the good of the Kingdom and His glory — what a joy it is to partner in this plan, even when His plan is different than ours.
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There are so many more instances in scripture and relational ways we can connect with God through prayer and worship. I encourage you to try using some different names in prayer and see how some other aspects of God’s character shine through.
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A posture that is positioned in Christ is where we fully experience His sovereignty — His power, His ability, His goodness, His control.
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When He moves, it doesn’t fit any of our preconceived notions. Change happens in the deep places no one but He can truly touch.
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They would come up to the front and I would instruct everyone to bow their heads and close their eyes, encouraging the brave child to pray in front of their peers. Then, most of the time, they would whisper to me "I don't know what to say."
How often do we feel like that as adults?
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I have gone through my share of feelings, and I am one of those who feels “too much” from time to time. My fear, anger, pain and sadness sometimes get the worst of me. It’s hard to control something that comes so deep within you, something you rarely see.
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As you might imagine, verses such as 1 Thessalonians 5:17 that instructs us to pray at all times is one I’ve often seen as a challenge. It’s like Paul is daring me to try and pray continually, without stopping. “Sarah, I bet you can’t last even half an hour, let alone all day,” sometimes I hear a voice whisper in my ear.
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Our prayer habits are not cultivated out of outward requirements and traditions. They flow from real heart needs in everyday moments.
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Prayer is powerful. It’s a way to communicate and be in fellowship with God in a more direct way. Though, when things are challenging, sometimes hearing the worn-out phrases of “just pray about it” or “prayer works,” does the exact opposite. It drives you to frustration.
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Whether things are looking good or bad, God is still SOVEREIGN. As He does what He does best, let's be in partnership with Him, and PRAY.
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We have the potential to make and sustain beautiful relationships where we actually listen to one another and change the way society and culture say it is “supposed” to be. We should want our relationships to be like our walk with the Lord…constantly learning and growing for the better, for the best.
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I want to be clear about what I mean by pray for your husband. I mean pray for him as a fellow follower of Christ, not in relation to who he is to you. Taking time to pray for our spouse daily might be something you do already. If you don’t, I encourage you to begin this practice.
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The roots we are creating as we connect with Him through writing out our prayers solidify a purpose for the branches and the leaves that grow, wither and regrow. When we see our lives in this light, we can see Christ.
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It’s not always easy, but it’s a practice that produces sweet, sweet fruit for a family. You’ll be beaming when your children ask to pray and have the confidence to do it with others.
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