Prayer is not reduced to a habit that "good" Christians do. It's not something to be checked off in the morning. Or a ritual at night. It's not a burden. It's not an obligation. It's not a duty.
So...what then?
I sure do love this super simple (but very profound) definition I read this morning!
"Prayer is being with God Who is always with you."
After being a redeemed child of God for 30+ years, I'm STILL learning that prayer is abiding. It's simply dialoguing with my Father. It's ongoing. Unceasing.
This talking with Him, leaning upon Him, submitting to Him, is a privilege. A privilege I don't take advantage of nearly enough.
This week I am LOVING the yellow dot stickers my pastor passed out to us on Sunday, challenging our church to remember to pray...hourly as a matter of fact. I admit I've missed that mark, but I'm grateful for the purpose of the challenge.
Seeing that sticker has encouraged me to stay conscious of conversation with Him.
Being WITH Him, as He is always WITH me.
And if I don't get, or practice, or change anything else in 2015, at least I'm beginning this year (re)learning how to pray.
Amen. And amen.
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