I've read a lot of books about the spiritual practices, or what some call the spiritual disciplines. I never really liked that word: disciplines. It makes it sound like the spiritual practices (including prayer) are practices that must be rehearsed, becoming merely religious rites ~ more practiced than spontaneous and intimate. That's not prayer...
From the time I was little I listened to my grandmother pray. Prayer seemed to be something she enjoyed. Even in the most difficult circumstances I could tell she had nothing but love for God and his ways. I learned from her that talking to God would make things better, and that it was truly the fastest road to recovery. Prayer has been my cornerstone giving me direction in good and bad times. Perhaps prayer has been like that for you too. I didn't expect this book to be as powerful as it was. I think it's because I relate to her story about her grandmothers legacy of prayer in her life. I think we all have a story about how prayer has impacted our life because someone believed in us, AND prayer. My grandmother influenced my faith dramatically, and I firmly believe that during some of my darkest years, even though she never said so, she prayed for me and the choices I was making. To me this book helps prayer become real to others! If you use the methods here, you will see what the power of prayer can do when it's unleashed! We are excited to open this online forum for our women hoping it gives you an opportunity to connect with your friends when it's convenient without needing to schedule in another activity. Below are some of Priscilla's comments from this week's reading that made an impact on me: • "Prayer is the portal that brings the power of heaven down to earth. It is kryptonite to the enemy and to all his ploys against you." • "Praying with precision is key." • "...with your prayer strategies in place...then posted where you can regularly see them and read them and launch them against the enemy's most well-disguised hideouts--you'll be able to fight back as hard (and harder) than the one who's fighting against you." • "I resolved to stop using physical means to fight battles that require spiritual remedies, using instead the power of prayer to do what it's always been designed to do." Her Prayer Framework: It spells out: PRAY Praise: He has done so much for us. Thank You's set a tone of humility. Repentance: It's really all about our heart, what we're resisting, and coming to trust in Him. Let your truth be spoken in prayer. Asking: "Make your requests known. Be personal and specific. Write down details of your own issues and difficulties as they relate to the broader issue..." Yes: "All of God's promises," the Bible says, "have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding 'Yes!'" Did this weeks reading change how you feel about prayer? Did it give you ideas that can help your prayer life? Do you have questions about the reading? I'm here to help if I can. And finally, let us know what you agree with, what touched your heart, or stirred your thoughts? Andi
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