Good morning Gems! I pray your weekend was amazing.
Today we are still understanding the purpose of prayer. If you thought it was asking God for stuff you’re not completely wrong. We’re supposed to ask God for our needs, but we are to also pray His will to be done over our lives. Prayer is meant for us to speak with God and build a personal relationship with Him.
Prayer is not a magic trick that can be used to summon God to our will and purpose. Prayer is not for His benefit, but for ours. We need Him. Prayer allows us to pour out our hearts to Him. It is telling Him all our fears, concerns, anxieties, and worries and holding nothing back. It is asking for things that we cannot do for ourselves and asking for His help in things that we are helpless to affect.
In prayer we are to be as vulnerable and open. Do you find that easy for you to do?
If you don't remember anything else, just remember that the purpose of prayer is to build your relationship with God and glorify Him.
Journaling Prompt
Please be as true to yourself as possible when answering the prompt to get the most out of this challenge.
Today's scripture comes from John 14:13-14:
Spend 2-5 minutes journaling your thoughts, feelings and emotions.
Verbal Prayer
Take 2 minutes and verbally speak your written prayer. Pray out loud so that He can hear your voice. If your prayer is short, try to add to it. Pray for His will in your life. Prayer for a better relationship with Him.
Listen
Sit quietly in a position that will not make you tired and wait on God. You may feel His presence, you may hear from Him. If you do, write down what He says or what you're feeling. Give yourself at least two minutes of pure silence to be able to hear from and feel God. This is a conversation, not a rant. Allow Him the opportunity to speak to you after you've spoken to Him.
Have a blessed day!
Blessings,Today we are still understanding the purpose of prayer. If you thought it was asking God for stuff you’re not completely wrong. We’re supposed to ask God for our needs, but we are to also pray His will to be done over our lives. Prayer is meant for us to speak with God and build a personal relationship with Him.
In prayer we are to be as vulnerable and open. Do you find that easy for you to do?
If you don't remember anything else, just remember that the purpose of prayer is to build your relationship with God and glorify Him.
Please be as true to yourself as possible when answering the prompt to get the most out of this challenge.
Do you see prayer as a way to know God? How do your prayers build your relationship with God?Scripture
Today's scripture comes from John 14:13-14:
And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.Prayer Journaling
Spend 2-5 minutes journaling your thoughts, feelings and emotions.
Verbal Prayer
Take 2 minutes and verbally speak your written prayer. Pray out loud so that He can hear your voice. If your prayer is short, try to add to it. Pray for His will in your life. Prayer for a better relationship with Him.
Listen
Sit quietly in a position that will not make you tired and wait on God. You may feel His presence, you may hear from Him. If you do, write down what He says or what you're feeling. Give yourself at least two minutes of pure silence to be able to hear from and feel God. This is a conversation, not a rant. Allow Him the opportunity to speak to you after you've spoken to Him.
Have a blessed day!
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