Prayer... a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God
Theses are just a couple of definitions I got when I googled the word Prayer.
This Sunday's sermon was about Prayer. Our preacher titled the sermon "Just Two Things". This was one of those sermons that left me thinking after church. It lead to a discussion between my husband and I. And it tugged at my heart to share it with the people around me.
(Now please realize that I am not going to simply type the sermon and share it; I am going to paraphrase and type how I interpreted it.)
How many time have you said a prayer today? Yesterday? This week? This year?
If you are like me the answer is, a lot. For me a prayer isn't always the "traditional" bowing of head and closing eyes; I consider my conversations with God prayer. They vary each and every day.
How many of your prayers have involved asking for something in a selfish way? It may have been about money, a girl/boy that you like, an "A" on a test, etc. I am not saying that asking for help, guidance, or assistance is selfish. But how many of your prayers are centered around more? It's easy to do; we have ALL asked for more of something.
How many of your prayers have involved asking for less? Or to take something away?
Again, I am not saying it is bad to ask for less.
How many of your prayers are just about you?
How many of your prayers have involved asking for just enough?
That is the one that you probably pray the least. By nature, we (people) are greedy. We seem to always want more of the good, less of the bad, and for things to be easy.
I want my prayers to be about getting just enough. Here is the scripture that we looked at Sunday.
Proverbs 30:7-9(NIV)
7 “Two things I ask of you, Lord;
do not refuse me before I die:
8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me;
give me neither poverty nor riches,
but give me only my daily bread.
9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you
and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’
Or I may become poor and steal,
and so dishonor the name of my God.
do not refuse me before I die:
8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me;
give me neither poverty nor riches,
but give me only my daily bread.
9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you
and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’
Or I may become poor and steal,
and so dishonor the name of my God.
I hope you take the time to evaluate your prayers. Have a great week!