“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,’ declares the LORD.’” – Jeremiah 29:12-13.
I find comfort in prayer. Knowing I can share my concerns, fears and joy with God gives me such a sense of peace and freedom. He is always available to listen and knows what I mean to say even when I feel it isn’t coming out exactly the way I wish it to. During my journey into learning more about prayer, I have learned some amazing things about the nature of prayer. Prayer can happen at any time. We don’t need to wait for a specific time or place. We don’t need special words. We can pray while doing our daily activities; while walking, exercising, or driving (just don’t close your eyes!) Prayers can be short or long, complex or simple. Sometimes just a cry of “Help me” is all we need to say. God knows the rest; he knows our hearts. He is there and hears our every word.
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.