Let's Chat About Prayer Today

May 19, 2022 4:03 pm

Good morning friend,

I'm trying something new. I would like to start some discussion threads to build more of a community with my readers.

BUT... not everyone is on Facebook, and I often find social media sites cluttered and overwhelming. And even when I do post something, it's often lost in the overflow of everyone else's posts. It almost seems fruitless at times.

So, on my "Create with me" news list, I started a new discussion thread. If others like that, I think I will change the name of that news list to more compliment "herChristianhome" blog in order to mend them together better for future community discussion threads. (We'll see how it goes?? Just trying some new things.)

So, let's get started with today's discussion thread...

What is the biggest challenge in your prayer life?

I know for me, it’s often my own impatience to get things done. I get distracted by my to-do list and in a hurry to get started on my projects. God wants me to slow down and make time to spend with Him.

I have three grown sons…and love each one dearly. But, I can tell you, the one that I’m the closest to, right now, is the one who has been chatting frequently with me each week.

Personal communication is what builds a close relationship. If we want to build that with God, we need our daily Bible reading time (so that He can speak to us) and our daily prayer time (so that we can talk to Him).

I Thessalonians 5:17 (kjv) is such a small but extremely powerful Bible verse. It says, “Pray without ceasing.”

So, it’s important to be a Mary and take time to spend with the Lord. But, we do have to be a Martha during the day and be busy with the tasks that need to get done. Thankfully, we can pray while washing dishes and folding laundry.