I've been avoiding my prayer time . . . not the SOS prayers that so frequently pop up quickly Heavenward with the many daily worries and burdens. They are automatic and truly heartfelt. What would we do without that lifeline?
No, I am speaking about the "down on my knees" praying for my loved ones and friends kind of prayers. I find myself repeating requests, saying the same things over and over, boring myself (and I am sure the Lord) with the same old stuff.
Then the dreaded LIST!
It keeps getting longer and longer. Details I forget scrawled hurriedly in the margins. Overwhelming and, yes, tedious. I am so sorry, Lord! So what is my solution? Just don't do it. Ignore the LIST. The duties and responsibilities have won. Lord, any suggestions?
A surprise phone call changed my whole perspective.
My precious Auntie, during our conversation, said something like this. "Sometimes I just don't know what to pray for when I look at my list. But the Lord knows so I just lift up the name of that person or thing to Him."
WOW, oh, WOW!
Freedom from the pressing guilt! Ha, Satan, the Lord answered and you have to run!
So I am now lifting up the LIST of names and circumstances to HIM! Praying as the needs come to mind and leaving it all in my God's capable hands! Again, it is not about me but all about HIM!!!
Thank you, dear Auntie!!!!
