Prayer

I have noticed that my prayer life could definitely use some improvement. I mean, I do pray. But I am in awe of those individuals who seem to be able to pray longer than 5 minutes and know what to pray for. They don't fumble their words like I do! So instead of working on this spiritual discipline, I wrote it off as just not being as "spiritual" or as eloquent in praying as others.

I now know that prayer is indeed a discipline and one everyone needs to work on. Prayer is where we can be so intimate with our Father and pour out our hearts to Him. Why wouldn't I want to learn how to pray more often and effectively?

I asked my husband about prayer. Often times I will have the best intentions and begin my long laundry list of people to pray for. After about two minutes I would get completely lost and overwhelmed that I would stop. Then I would get discouraged at myself. Dan toldme to consider a prayer schedule based on the types of requests.

For example, on Mondays I can pray for any health/illness/healing requests. Tuesday, family and so on.

So yesterday I began my schedule. And I have to say that so far I like it. Everything is written out and I have a place where I can keep track of those requests and follow up to see which prayers were answered, when and how.

Are you in the same boat I am? Consider a prayer schedule. It is worth it to be a much more effective praying Christian.

Blessings,

Tiff

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