Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Honest Prayer

My 20+ minute drive to school each morning is precious. It is my time to focus my thoughts and attitudes on my Father for the day He has set before me. This morning was no different. I popped in an instrumental piano cd (would love artist suggestions if you have any) and began to sip my travel mug of coffee.

I started out with my prayer list. But then I stopped mid-sentence. What is the point of not being real in my conversations with my Jesus? I am beyond tired of not revealing the true feelings of my heart. I know without any doubt that this is the way it should be. Every day. Not just when I've got a lot on my mind. Why? Because...
"Honest prayer unmasks your real need and puts you in the presence of a rich Christ who wants to meet you as you really are — ‘wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked" (Rev. 3:17)
          -C. John Miller

He already knows what we are thinking so we might as well spit it out anyway. Trust me, it feels so much better that way. And the peace that comes is incomparable.

"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."
-Matthew 11:24 

2 comments:

  1. Right on Jannelle! Needed this reminder =)

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  2. challenging.... once again! ouch my toes are hurting! ;) love ya girl! <3

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