WHEN YOU PRAY
Jesus just assumes, “...and when you pray.” He doesn't even bother to command the disciples, but simply expects prayer to be as natural as breathing.
Hmm? How are you doing in this department? Is prayer forced, artificial, only occurring at certain set times or places or events? Or is prayer the natural upwelling of your heart, whether you're happy or sad, frustrated or fellowshipping, just waking up or just relaxing down in your easy chair? Do you often ask yourself that now-trivialized question, “What Would Jesus Do?” Let's hope that question is a reality in our lives, a question that indeed drives us to pray, asking the Lord, “Well, what would You do? What should I do?”
Prayer: Lord, I confess, I may go through many hours of the day without wondering about Your take on my behavior, my choices, my thoughts and words. Forgive me for focusing on the here and now rather than the You and the forever! Lord, teach me to pray! Amen.
So true. This reminds me of the old, little book by Brother Lawrence: Practice of the Presence of God. Really great to help us develop a consciousness of God's presence throughout the day.
ReplyDeleteRight-o...practice, practice, practice!
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