Making Prayer a Priority When you were younger and vying for your parent’s attention, did they sometimes get annoyed? Even jokingly? Did you get in trouble by asking the same question, over and over again? I remember my mom once asking me, “Do you HAVE to tell me every single thought that goes through your mind?” I was a bit of a talker! Consider that God WANTS you to come to him, over and over again. He desires to hear all you have to say, all day long. He longs for your questions, concerns, heartbreaks, and triumphs. He wants it ALL and he never tires of hearing from you. Imagine that? Talk about patience! You can approach God with full confidence that he will never, ever turn you away. He won’t get annoyed and you won’t be in trouble! It’s an offer you shouldn’t pass up, and all you have to do to receive his attention is talk to him. Seems ironic, doesn’t it? A consistent, deep, genuine prayer life is essential in getting and staying close to God. It’s your one-on-one time with your Father, and you don’t even have to share. He’s all yours! It’s your opportunity to build a relationship with God, seek guidance and direction, offer praises and thanksgiving, ask for forgiveness of sin, and shower your Father with love and devotion. Make prayer a priority. Tell him how much you need and appreciate him, and allow him to be Lord of your life. Make an effort to carve out daily time to fellowship with God and your return will be tenfold. Jeremiah 29:13 NLT If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. John 15:7 NLT But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! 2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.
Posted on: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 11:52:37 +0000
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