Many years back, I got in the mindset to write out my prayers. I had a difficult time speaking to God, still do, but I could write like I was trying to outrun a twister. Its not just Yahweh I struggle to speak with, it's everyday people as well. That's why i started this blog, to share thoughts and experiences when my voice fails me. But before I get off on a bear hunt, I began writing my prayers, Bible verses I felt touched by, quotes I wanted to remember sometime in high school. And they filled page after page of my journals. Somewhere along the way, I stopped writing. I stopped praying. I stopped reading my Bible. I stopped being inspired. I dont have a reason for why, I only know I did. Its been a few years now since I last wrote out a prayer. But today, I put pen to paper again:
"Yahweh, I release your peace into this home." The prayer goes on... and ends with this verse I memorized as a teenager: 'as for me and my house, we will serve the lord.'
I'm learning a new principle, okay I am learning many new principles, at my sunday worship house. This is the principle of praying the Word. I went to a prayer meeting last night, and guess what? I prayed.Out loud. It felt weird, I felt nervous. But, no one laughed at me. No one discouraged me for lack of elegance. In fact, they encouraged me. They shared how they learned to pray, and you know what I learned? We all feel weird at first, and that's okay. :)
I want to encourage some of you who may be reading this. Maybe you have never prayed aloud, or maybe you pray aloud every day, but you've never prayed with anybody else. Find a place to pray out loud to your heavenly father. Find a sister in the Lord to pray with you. Speak out loud his Word. Watch your faith flourish. It doesn't need to be long or fancy. Sometimes the simplest prayers are the most powerful.
There is something powerful in a spoken prayer. Hearing the Word out loud, hearing our prayers out loud, brings about a swelling in our spirit and a shriveling of our flesh. it is as if the angels and our family in Christ are rallying for us and helping us drive back the darkness. Prayer has the power to change atmospheres. The prayer said in faith can release blessings, life, and all that Christ has into our lives. The Word says the power of life and death are in the tongue, how great the power in our vocalized prayers must be!
Remember, prayer is open communication with Yahweh, and He is not judging you on how long or how eloquent your prayers are. He looks to your spirit and says He is pleased with you. Pray the word. Find a verse that speaks to you and pray through it. i often find it helps to study context words in multiple translations.
Here is my prayer for you tonight: Yahweh, embolden each person reading these words to pursue Your heart endlessly. Breathe life and fire into them and let them burn for you. in Jesus' name. amen.
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