LOG Prayer Connection
Psalm 119:169 – Let my cry come before you Lord, give me understanding according to your word.
There is so much more to prayer than just telling God what you want and quickly saying Amen. The Psalmist in this verse is pleading with God to listen to him and to give him understanding. Prayer is a conversation with God, a sharing of dialogue. There is listening involved as well as asking. When you speak of a concern to someone you love, you open up your heart to that person. You expose your feelings through trust. And, you expect that person to listen and respond lovingly. This is how prayer works with God. Not only does He listen intently, but he responds in love. Sometimes we don’t get the answer we are expecting and it’s important to ask God to help us understand whatever that answer may be. Prayer then goes beyond the asking for something. Prayer is the constant dialogue back and forth to understand and accept what you’ve been told or given, as well as to praise and thank God. Don’t let your amen be the end. Keep the conversation going.
Please know that the Lord of Grace Prayer Team continues to pray over all prayer petitions sent our way, including the requests entered in the prayer journal in the narthex. The Team will also continue to offer individual prayer times after each worship service on the 4th Sunday of each month. We strongly believe in the power of prayer and that a continual connection with our God will keep us all closer to Him.
Remember, God can bring the peace you seek. Seek Him in prayer.