This morning was an earlier one for me as Levi decided he was hungry at 6am. I get him and bring him to the living room rocking chair to feed him and I find my husband on his knees in prayer at the couch. I was convicted....when was the last time I actually got on my knees to pray to the Lord? It was such a beautiful sight. For at that moment I saw again in my husband a man of prayer & passion for the Lord. What desire He has to pursue the things of the Lord and be in prayer for our family everyday. As the spiritual leader of our home, I find such great comfort in the fact that he realizes that the Lord has anointed him to lead our family in the ways in the Lord. Truly, what an example he is.
Prayer is such a discipline that I strive for. As a mom, I find that I'm saying little prayers throughout the day, but I'm sure...no, I know that the Lord would love if I would spend quality time with Him everyday just like I do my children and husband. I know the Lord loves us on our knees...I'm not sure that it's really vital in speaking with the Lord as I like to view the Lord at times as a friend I just converse with all day. BUT, I know that the art of being on our knees is a true humbleness in relentless prayer as we pour out our heart to God. There have been many things in my life that have brought me to my knees in prayer...at a moment of desperation I fall into Him. Maybe that's where God desires us most...on our knees, falling into Him.
C.S. Lewis quote constantly visits my mind..."Prayer doesn't change God, it changes us." Whether is be on our knees or conversing with Him throughout the day, I do know this..my heart is changed. For I long for His heart's desires to be mine and maybe I should revisit falling into Him.
5 comments:
Thank you for the simple reminder... I too say silent prayers in my heart throughout the day, but it has been awhile since I've fallen to my knees.
Lovely thoughts, Earen. As usual, you've blessed my day with your words. Prayer definitely does change us!
Hi, Earan. Thank you for visiting my blog. I have had fun browsing yours. I will definitely be back.
What a great reminder! I find myself saying these little prayers throughout the day, too...they are mostly pleading with God for help in some way! :) But, I find real joy and contentment when I spend REAL time, alone with Him!
Your boys are precious! You know what? I voted for a boy on my blog, too! I think that's what I'm having, and I would LOVE to be a mom to three boys!
Thanks, again for visiting!! :)
Sarah
I so agree...prayer also helps me remember what is important...all the things that aren't just fade away!
I was just considering my own prayer life yesterday. I wrote a post on it, in fact, but I saved it for later... I think I'll post it tonight and link yours to it.
Thanks for the encouragement, it was sorely needed!
Jen
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