The Power of Prayer

If there is one thing I have learned over the years it’s that there is nothing more powerful than prayer. If it’s for praise, desperation, or just to have a conversation with God…it almost instantly gives you peace. That’s how prayer is for me anyway. Just a conversation with God, my greatest of friends. I feel that there are many misconceptions about prayer that may come off as intimidating to some. Do I have to kneel? Aren’t there supposed to be candles to light? Do I have to go to the front of the church during alter call for the Lord to hear me? Although these are ways that some practice…they are not at all necessary. Some of my best times spent with God have been while driving, taking a shower, or crafting (for those of you who know me you understand this.) When something is on my heart, I just pray. Right there and then. Pray.

Something that I have discovered as an adult a woman in a Godley marriage, is there is nothing more intimate than praying with your significant other. Before Josh, I had never prayed with a man. I never knew that you really could.  I have learned that if we are going through a tough time, trying to come to agreeance on a decision, or just feeling grateful for our lives, praying TOGETHER is just so beautiful.  I am a firm believer that Josh and I came together through Him…so what better way to honor Him than to pray in our marriage? Now don’t get me wrong, as much as I would like to, this is not something we do together every day. It is not always easy to come together and pray. But we do our best and try to get better every day.

I have found that starting my day off with prayer, no matter how long or in depth, makes for a much more peaceful day. As a mommy, our busy schedules can become an excuse not to pray but we cannot allow this. We need to MAKE TIME for our Lord. He for sure makes time for us.

Dr. Oz says that if you remove a certain food from your diet for 2 weeks and feel better than you are more than likely intolerant of that food.  So here is my challenge for you. For 2 weeks, I want you to pray EVERY MORNING. It can be long; it can be short. It can be with your spouse; it can be alone.  It’s not however or wherever you choose to pray…it’s that you pray. If you feel better after 2 weeks, you are more than likely tolerant of prayer (hehe…you see what I did there?) Kidding. If you feel better after 2 weeks, you will KNOW how important it is to pray. God works in us every single day, no matter what. Just think about how much more He could do with a little corporation from us :)

Prayer does so many things. It heals, comforts, strengthens, and brings faith.

Until next time…