How many times daily are you willing to talk to Father God?
Romans 8:26
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
How glad is Father God, Jesus our Hero and the Holy Spirit to hear from - you?
John 17
~ they may have the full measure of my joy within them
~ the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me
What shall we pray about other than our concerns and the ones we love? St Augustine said we are not God and the people within our lives, are the people we should care for, with extra care of a Shepherd, because Jesus lives within us. Greater is He within us, than the influences the world casts about.
A good list is - the people we see where we live, shop and work. Their cares.
Praying with the neighbor, who in passing, tells you of a heavy heart. Caring for them, not embarrassing them, and sharing that concern with Jesus and His Father, who uphold the Universe with His Word.
Praying for the man who would call you, to share his family pregnancy concern. Knowing what a Father would say to his son in all earnestness. Seeing that conversation and knowing His Love enables Him to be frank. Getting caught in the cross exchange of His Words and knowing the depth of the Father's Love for the entire family. Praying for peace in that family. Feeling a lot of concern all around. Seeing and hearing of tears.
Prayer - for the houses we see in our neighborhood in less than pristine shape for the cares pressing upon them. Praying for the widow, who suddenly draws her blinds when the windows were open before. Rejoicing in seeing neighbors gather to raise each other up in fellowship. Praying for the long term widow, 5 blocks away, for 10 years, never seen, who reportedly cared for her wealthy late husband for a number of years and now the house is quiet, knowing she works long hours to pass the days. We ask for her to have more Life in Jesus. A boyfriend, a Church and Joy. Rejoicing when company comes to see her. Praying for the house where the woman survived cancer so easily. Rejoicing in His Grace.
We have opportunities to pray all around us.
What is important to pray with is - JOY!
When we pray, we do not offer up prayer with an air of a house that needs vacuuming. We lift our cares up to the Father of All. Daniel and Paul in Ephesians tell us - Father God names us. He has our names written on His Hand. Isn't that Good News for the tattoo crowd? I'd imagine the Father of All putting His Throne surrounded with Emerald Green, with His beloved Seraphim flying right there - has a better Tattoo than anyone else - His probably lights up as gold as the roads of His Kingdom.
Praying with Joy for the married couple who prayed for me at the Houston Aglow Seminar of Valentine's last year. Knowing profound blessing and love leads to Heaven's continuation of earnest prayers given.
Praying for those who do not ever or rarely please us - that they are blessed far away! Praying that those we want to heal with us this - When mankind loves the Lord - even enemies are at peace - on this Path of His.
Even Blessing People who let you in in traffic. We would be astonished people do pray like this in our generation - (where we don't answer Christ following questions with an answer of a denominational name!). Next time you see a cross or a fish sticker - pray for the Brother or Sister. 80% of our population prays and expects an answer. 70% are pretty regular pray-ers.
Praying mercy upon the ill and those who suffer - to have the New Wind of His Joy and Hope in Faith and Love.
Expectation our Joy in His Strength is fulfilled. Our prayers, we see in people telling of their prayers, meet theirs and come before Our Father. Seeing in His Joy - the elderly widow has a new boyfriend - who surprisingly mows her grass.
Because we do not serve a God who is distant. We seek Him - we find Jesus. Father God has said this since Jacob was young. And, today, still finds His Creation as Good.
Genesis 28:15
I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.
Mark 11:24
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Father God,
We know we will have confidence to approach You. In Jesus, being covered in His Name.
We ask You to Pray with us in Your Righteousness. Forgiving us our flaws, weaknesses and sin. Righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.
Cover us, the ones we love, the People You have given us, our cares with the Name of Jesus and we will rest secure in You. For the Nation and all the concerns of the People who call upon Jesus and we will agree together. Father, increase all Hearts open to You. Awaken our Joy in You and our hope, faith and Love. Welcome.
Amen. Jesus is Lord. Alleluia!
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