Musing on Prayer. Day 9 ~ Prayer Defined.
Sitting at the bottom of the bay for hours ~ Sally had lots of time to think.
“There are moments when whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knee ~ Victor Hugo.
Mathison writes,”Prayer is just talking to God.”
I think. I think a lot. I guess that’s why I write. It’s just thinking that finally comes out some way in some form.
Because I think a lot, it’s always been easy for me to talk to God. It’s become the most natural thing in the world. I know that God must get a bit bored with it. I bore myself.
He loves it when we turn to Him — with the mundane or dramatic.
Of all that I’ve read these last nine days, this one statement I agree with completely. Reflecting on the well-known saying “Prayer changes things,” he writes…
“I’m not sure prayer changes things, but I know that prayer changes people, and people change things.”
It changes me. Not that I’m perfect. When I come up short, I talk to Him about that.
The more we spend time in prayer with God, the more it becomes a conversation. As well as commenting on the lovely blue sky, the beauty of the rain (when it finally comes) and dear cat that strolls up to rub your leg; we listen to His reply.
Not that I’m not never sad, questioning or pity-party tantrum mad — but I never feel rejected or alone.
God hungers for our attention. Spend some time talking with Him today — you can feel His pleasure.
What are your thoughts on today’s reading?
Your post reminded me of Eric Little when he said “God made me fast and when I run I can feel his pleasure.” This study as made me talk to God more. It is now easier for me to understand how he delights in hearing from me. I also liked the part of todays lesson where he talked about God pouring his heart into us as we pour our heart into him. Keep doing your blog – it is very good.
Thanks.