Week 1 | Day 3 | God, I Need You.

Command:

One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples. Luke‬ 11‬:1‬ (NIV)

Read:

Rejoice always, pray continually. 1 Thessalonians‬ 5‬:16‬-17 (NIV)

Reflect:

There was a season in my life when prayer was something I recited out of memory and mostly remembered during difficult times. My prayers were more like desperate pleadings: “God, I need you, please help me, forgive me, heal me, protect me.” As I continue to grow in faith, I now realize that prayer is meant to be a part of my life - not just in difficult times. Prayer is no different than eating, sleeping, or breathing. Prayer is not only one way I communicate with God, but it is also an opportunity to bring my gratitude, needs and concerns before him. So when I wake up, I give thanks and pray. When I’m stuck in traffic, I pray. When I’m at work, I pray. When I’m out and about, I pray. I find myself praying often and throughout my day. This is not because I want to be super spiritual. Many of my prayers consist of a short sentence or two. But because prayer is an ongoing conversation, an attitude of my heart, and a lifeline with God I can no longer live without. 

React:

When was the last time you said a prayer? If it’s been a while, would you be willing to stop and pray now? You may be surprised what happens when you stop for a minute or a few seconds, open your heart, and talk to God. 

Pray:

Father God, help me remember that prayer is an ongoing conversation with you, and you are more interested in the posture of my heart than my words.