This is the fifth Recent Reflections post of 2018. Recent Reflections goes live the third Friday or Saturday of each month. Each Recent Reflections post covers something that I'm reflecting on. If you'd like to share a post with a similar theme, feel free to leave a comment with a link to your post, and I'll hop on over and leave a comment (and maybe some other readers will, too).
This month, I will be reflecting on the power of prayer.
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| "Prayer is the key that unlocks all the storehouses of God's infinite grace and power." - R.A. Torrey |
Have you ever found yourself saying to someone, "I'm praying for you. I wish there was more I could do"? I have. We make prayer sound like it isn't much, like it's such a little thing. But let's really think about what prayer is: petitioning an almighty, all-knowing, everywhere-present God for His help.
God is limitless and all-powerful. He has unlimited resources and knowledge.
Tapping into that kind of help is not the least we can do; it is the BEST we can do.
It amazes me how often we (read that as I) put Him in a box and act like, "Well, God, I've tried everything else. I guess I'll let You give it a go," like He's a feeble child instead of the holy Creator of the universe. We seem to forget that He can do ANYTHING...and we seldom truly believe He is capable. Ouch.
The next time you're in a situation where you find yourself with prayer being the only way to help, be grateful. It means you won't louse it up because only God can do it so you have to keep your hands off of it. He is perfect, and if anyone can do something right, He can. As it says in 2 Samuel 22:31 (KJV), "As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him." If you trust a situation with Him, you can know it will turn out for your best.
It is my goal to always make prayer not the last resort, but the first response.
I think a lot more would turn out right, and I know I would definitely have less worry, if I did this! May I always remember that God is able, and that I need to let Him do His job while I do mine - pray!
I truly hope this post has been a blessing to your heart! What has God done in your life lately to bless you? What are you reflecting on?
Have a wonderful weekend!
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