MAKING TIME FOR PRAYER
I have a confession to make. When I decided to start posting on Sundays, it was not for YOUR benefit, it was for MINE. I felt lacking in almost every way spiritually. I thought that if I posted about my short comings, maybe that would encourage me to fix those problems. I figured it I was having issues, then maybe others were also.
I do not mean to sound “preachy”, I only want to be encouraging. Please don’t take my posts the wrong way. We have been studying The War Room as our Sunday school lesson for the past couple of weeks. I mentioned to my sister the other day that I needed to do better with devotionals at home. Making time for prayer, what to study, how to interpret what I read, etc.
To my surprise, I went to the mailbox Saturday and there was an envelope from Amazon. I figured it was something Joe had ordered, but it was for me. My sister had ordered me the book, Draw the Circle (The 40 Day Prayer Challenge) by Mark Batterson. My first reaction was, “I can’t beleive she did that for me, how sweet.” My second reaction was, ” I can’t believe she did that for me, now I have no excuse.”
Isn’t that how we really are? We talk a big game, but when it comes time to step up to the plate, we suddenly forget, or have excuses for not doing what we were supposed to do.
NO MORE EXCUSES! For the next 40 days I will be reading my book. I can only hope that I grow from this experience.
I hope you don’t mind being caught in the crossfire of my inadequacies. Maybe we can both grow closer to the Lord together.
Have a blessed Sunday.
Please dont take this the wrong way, but I’m ashamed to say the first thing I read in the morning is your blog, which tells me my priorities are in the wrong place. I should be reading scriptures first, then your blog, thanks for the wake up call. I love the blue dress!
Hi there..thanks ro your blog I ordered Draw the Circle in hopes that I will learn how to pray and thank you for this blog.
I so appreciate your transparency! That’s what God wants from each of us—the honesty to admit we need His help to change. I highly recommend participating in a Bible study. I can’t say enough about Bible Study Fellowship because you will grow in this study. I am constantly amazed by how much I learn from the women in my group. The Holy Spirit gives different insights sometimes into the Scripture we are studying. There are so many facets to our God and He reveals Himself when His people come together to study His Word! Church was awesome this morning because the Presence of the Lord was so real. We were made to worship! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Think you for your honesty. Have a blessed Sunday!
Hmmmm… Well, since I’m always putting off introducing myself as a new follower of your blog – today was a great time to ‘step up to the plate’!! Thank you for keeping this 50+ year old in check by working my fashion sense and not just slipping away into the comfortable (boring) world of, ho-hum, whatever goes! I think it’s also time for a check on my spiritual guidance, so off to Amazon I go… Thank you also for your wise, welcoming and very witty style of writing, you’ve got a wonderful platform here and are using it in just the right way!
Prayer in all circumstances:) I loved this post. Tania, I look forward to your Sunday messages! Have you heard of Proverbs 31, it’s an awesome site filled with devotionals and blogs by different women and you can sign up to have devotionals emailed daily. Every day, with my morning coffee I have a little but of fashion (with your blog email) and a little bit of Jesus (with my Proverbs 31 email) Makes for a wonderful start to the day!!! Take Care!!
Thanks Chelsea. Karen also mentioned Proverbs 31, I am going to subscribe.
Please keep us updated on how you like the book!!
I have been enjoying a new bible study called First 5. It is an app for your phone or tablet that is from the Proverbs 31 ministry. It is a jump start to your morning. The idea is to start the first five minutes of your day with a scripture teaching, and it is taught by several wonderful young women who are bible teachers. Highly recommend you ladies check it out.
Thanks Karen, I am off to download the app.
What a beautiful post. I needed this. How kind you are to share your heart.
Just love your authentic sharing! Feel like I’m chatting with a friend over coffee! Have ordered the book for myself, mom and daughters. Thanks for keeping it real!
I hope you like the book, I will keep everyone updated on my progress in the book.?