Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Tuesday’s Musings: Heart Prayers


1 Corinthians 14:15 What am I to do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind also; I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will sing with my mind also.

Someone posted this unattributed quote on Facebook this morning and I liked it. “God is the best listener. You don’t need to shout nor cry out loud because He hears even  the very silent prayer of a sincere heart.”  Another said, “When you fall in love with God, wonderful things begin to happen.”  I think these are related.  In my 20’s I found myself in a life and relationship that just wasn’t working.  I grew up believing in God, but not having the advantage of regular church and Sunday school attendance, I didn’t know how to love God or be in a relationship with God.  The first Sunday I ventured into church after my divorce my life began to change.  The more I learned about God working in our lives and that we could ask for that, the more wonderful things happened to me.  I do spend time in intentional prayer each day but I also know that God listens to my heart because it is attuned to Him.  I carry my love of so many people in my heart. My hope is that even when I’m not consciously doing it, I am lifting them up to God for strength, guidance, health, healing and happiness.  I hope you lift me up, too.

Holy God, help us to keep our hearts attuned to you and to the needs of others. May we be a bridge to you for those who don’t yet know you and don’t know how to pray.  We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Blessings,
Paige

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