Ponder This

“There he told the apostles, “Keep praying for strength to be spared from the severe test of your faith that is about to come.” Luke 22:40

We have talked a lot about intimacy and prayer this week. We have learned how prayer is intended to be an invitation to an intimate relationship with Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 

In the Wilderness, we are endeavoring to redeem words that have been misinterpreted in American Christianity. One of these words is PRAYER!

Let me ask you what your first thought is when you hear the word prayer? Pondering moment

We have been instructed by religion that prayer is asking the Lord for something. Inquiring Him to act on our behalf. We have an idea of how we see our lives playing out. We make plans and decisions outside of intimacy then ask (demand) God to bless it. Really, we want our will, if we are honest.

Abba invites us to bring our desires to Him but with a posture of surrender. Not my will. What are you currently praying for? Have you asked Him if this is His plan for you?

Prayer is connecting our hearts to His. What is He saying? 

In order to hear the Lord, we must learn to quiet our thoughts and allow him to reveal His heart to us. Knowing Him- HEAR and OBEY brings the best of life, the most joy, and the most peace you will ever experience. 

TO KNOW HIM IS TO LOVE HIM- TO LOVE HIM IS TO BE LIKE HIM