As we continue our journey with God, he uses certain people and resources to connect with us and speak into our lives. Just like he has his “tools” of communication, we have ours for him as well. Our biggest tool is prayer.  When I first began my journey I used to worry if I would know what the right prayers would be for my life. As I continue my journey I realize that prayer is somewhat situational and changes as we grow into a deeper relationship with God.

A hard lesson I had to learn was that there is a difference between praying and begging.  Praying means that we talk to God and make our desires known by letting everything go and communicating with him as much as we can.  Begging means that we demand and attempt to put stipulations on our conversations with God. Sometimes praying means that we have to let go of whatever we are holding onto in order to gain what God has in store for us.

Begging does not speed up the plan that God has for us. Praying gives us many opportunities to grow closer and as God speaks back into our lives, we gain an understanding of the calling that he has for us. Without prayer, it is hard to stay connected and into the commitment that we start with God. Take time to pray and take extra time to pray with others.  I promise, because I know, that God will show up and deliver whatever he has in store for you.

“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

Matthew 18:20