If you have read my posts before, you may know that I am all about prayer! In our last home, we had an oversized closet that I turned into my prayer closet. It was a place I could go and shut the world out and be with Jesus. Of course, the one thing you must learn when becoming a prayer warrior is to be a listening warrior too. Many times I sat in there just meditating on God and listening to Him. Since we have moved back to NC and are now in a new home, I must find another place which is just for God and me, because I feel out of sorts without my time with God. I do read my bible and pray, but it is not the same as being surrounded by His words with no interruptions.
For my prayer time, I follow the instructions found in Matthew 6: 5-6.
And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
If you are not sure what to pray, Jesus gave us the perfect prayer to pray every day. This is the way I pray it…
Our Father, Who are in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done,
on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power,
And the glory, forever.
Amen.
So, since today is the National Day of Prayer and if you have never prayed or found the time for prayer, today is your day! Commit to prayer for the next 30 days, every morning, and start with “Our Father.” Before long you will find yourself pouring your heart out to Him and listening and feeling God pour His love into your spirit. You will see a difference in your life!
If you need prayer, I am honored to pray for you. You can email me at joniberrydotcom@gmail and submit your request. This will not be made public or put in any of my posts unless requested by you. Just God and me and your petition.
Stay safe! God Bless You!
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