recently been struggling with the idea of prayer. it is a DEEP subject and i think my shallow mind is striving to dive just a little deeper in my spiritual life and walk with Jesus. here's what i think...
i must approach prayer with the idea that it represents my open or closed hands about the things, people, and situations in my life that i sometimes mistakenly define as "mine." when i petition to God in prayer for "healing (haha- see post below)," or "blessing," it allows me to acknowledge that God is a HUGE part of my life and that these areas of my life are not grasped tightly, but allowed to be taken and given at HIS pleasure.
i don't think that's all but it's enough for me. right now.
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2 comments:
Seems to me that prayer is more about surrender and intimacy than it is about petition. Good to keep looking at how to go deeper still, though, isn't it?
i agree fade to black...but for me i think that i am finding that there is more security and intimacy when i know that my petition is at least heard than there was before.
i think i just want to know and hear an honest thought on prayer from someone that is deeper than a sunday morning quick reflection...or something that would sound good in a "chicken soup for the soul book," you know?
deeper reflection is good, i agree. i think if we are not asking the hard questions then the uncharted waters will remain that way.
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