Did I Pray for That?

If all your prayers were answered as you asked this week, what would be changed? Josh Lakepointe church

This stopped me in my tracks. Oh what I would have prayed for that I didn’t. Did I even take time to pray for each family member by name? Did I bother to pray for healing, comfort, abundance? Did I thank God for answered prayers or His continuous presence in my life? Was the fact that I am distracted my excuse good enough for my cousin going through chemo or my son needing a home so he isn’t sleeping in his car? How would I explain that I wrote it in my prayer journal but didn’t bother to pray? 

I know that God knows even my unspoken prayers and I am grateful for this. When someone or some circumstance crosses my mind He knows my thoughts are prayers. The Holy Spirit lives in me and hears my heart. But what about praying more intentionally? I want to be a continuous prayer warrior not only for loved ones but for our nation and our world. 

Sitting down with Jesus with my morning coffee and a connecting conversation is the best way to start my day. Texting Him my thoughts throughout the day keeps us close. Shouldn’t my most active text thread be with Him? I plan on beginning one to record the prayers I am sending to know that He hears all my prayers.  

In Him,

Joyful

10-20-24