Prayer

Over the last few months we have been thinking and talking a lot about prayer.  So, I wanted to share with you some of my thoughts:

1.) Do it!- I can think and talk a lot, but do I actually believe prayer works- the only way to show that is by actually going to our gracious Lord in prayer.

2.) Trust God for BIG things.  I have been continually amazed at what engages my heart the most in prayer, and that is praying for big things from our big God who loves to answer prayer and glorify His name.  When we ask Him for big things we are acknowledging his power and if he answers them, it could only have been from him.

3.) Be Patient.  We must trust that he is both sovereign and good and be patient, knowing that he knows what he is doing and how he will do it.  This helps us realize that sometimes the best answers are the ones that he leaves unanswered because he is all-wise and not only knows what is best for us, but accomplishes that for his glory and our good.

4.) Listen to as many people talk about prayer as possible, and read good books.  Stories of other people and their prayers are awesome, inspiring, convicting, and encouraging.  Here is one that I listened to from the Desiring God Pastors Conference on Prayer by Francis Chan- it's awesome.  Check it out here!