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.
I have that book on my wishlist. I probably just need to buy it since I, also, need to get closer to God through the Word and prayer. Thank you for posting about it!
Not a bad idea at all! In all things secular, I find that if I post it online, I am much more apt to DO it, whatever IT is. 🙂
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Tania, I am like Penny who commented earlier. First thing I do in the mornings is check my e-mails and do my puzzles on line. I promise myself to do better and I start off strong on every Monday morning but then I let other things get in the way as the week goes on. I am not very disciplined. I know this is just Satan working on me and my priorities. I am thinking about ordering the book too.
You look gorgeous today, “HI”, Joe.
I am with you ladies. The first thing I would do in the morning is check my site for comments, etc. I have made myself the last two mornings do my devotional before I turn on the computer. I hope I can go from having to make myself to WANTING to do the devotional first. Baby steps.
You look lovely. This blue really is a great color on you. The mister doesn’t look too shabby either. And it’s your blog, if someone doesn’t like or feel comfortable with what you write, they will hopefully just move on to somewhere that does.
The style and color of that dress looks fabulous on you!
Continue to share the book with us! Have a wonderful day gurl!
I just read this to my husband in our church parking lot as we leave our service. Religion, inspiration and fashion in one blog! Love!
I appreciate your honesty and openess. I think most of us struggle with being consistent with our devotions and prayer life. It takes self-discipline of which I have very little. I feel guilty spending time on Facebook and the Internet when I could be doing something more productive. I sometimes think that if I instead spent that time in the Word how much better off I would be. Thanks for the reminder and can I just say…what a good looking couple! I love you in that color!
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I so appreciate your honesty, in everything you bring to this blog. I find myself struggling with setting aside alone time for God beyond my night time prayers. I think it’s so awesome how we can share this here, and support each other and get out own selves in check. Thanks Tania!