i was asked recently when do i pray?
the person asking wanted to know what holidays were traditional occasions for prayer.
as someone who believes in God and follows Jesus... we are given the goodness of knowing an intimate relationship with God through prayer.
we can pray any time.
we can pray any place.
there is no formula.
in fact the simpler... the better.
it is simply and humbling asking for God's help.
it is recognizing that you (me too) are in fact "created".
this is only recognized by the acceptance of imperfection and therefore,
need of a Creator (God) who is Perfect.
when we can accept this as truth for our lives...
we can sit humbly before God without fear of condemnation.
instead... we can approach him assured of complete acceptance and love.
I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26)
Sweet Daisy Love , only 8 years old, who has been battling cancer for the past three years both knew it and believed it! This morning she went home to be with Jesus. Her family remains in our prayers. You are not forgotten sweet girl. Your 8 years of life spoke volumes of His love through your courage, cheerful disposition, and faith! You have touched more hearts in your little time on earth than I could even hope to have done in all my years.
When asked what she wanted to be when she grew up she would say, "Im leaning towards astronaut, but maybe warrior for the Lord".
When I grow up... I want to be like you Daisy Love.
We, simple-minded humans, cannot understand the ways of the world. Life is pain. Everyone whether they admit it or not has it. But God is present... everywhere, and is working all things....Let not your hearts be troubled. There is prayer.
Peace be yours.
pray as simply as this:
"our father in heaven,
reveal to me who you are,
set the world right,
do what's best- as above , do so also below,
keep us alive with three square meals,
keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others,
keep us safe from ourselves and from the Devil,
You're in charge.
You can do anything you want.
You're ablaze in beauty!
YES, yes and forever again yes!"

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