prayer, the thing most people fear

ok, maybe it's not the thing most people fear. but a lot of people sure do turn down the opportunity when asked to do so in front of groups.

for me, recently i've realized i often avoid prayer because i have trouble verbally forming words to express myself. i feel like i have some kind of disorder cause honestly i have the TOUGHEST time recalling simple words, thinking of how to explain myself, and just getting a point across. i always feel like moses and how he had a speech impediment. i used to make fun of people who stuttered but now i feel more comfortable around them because i have a similar problem! funny how that turned out.

anywho, it amazes me how selfish i can be when it comes to turning down prayer. i cower sometimes when given the opportunity to pray in front of groups because of how people will judge my prayer, i don't have anything to say, and words are just not appearing in my mind! but when one thinks about it, prayer is used as a tool to talk to God.

how PRECIOUS is it that we are presented with such a direct blessing to God??

and what an honor it really is to be able to lead our brothers and sisters in prayer. i think that's another thing that gets me nervous when having to pray in groups...knowing that we are leading our family into talking to God. knowing that everyone is listening and might agree/disagree is a lot of pressure. but it's still no reason to say no to. i still cannot believe how good God is that he allows us to pray directly to Him!! He really does love us :O]
and, after i pray, i always feel refreshed, understood, and expressed. prayer just gives one that feeling. :O)

anywho, so i told myself a few weeks ago that i would work more on prayer but my prayer life went the opposite direction and i do not want to continue that! therefore, if you see me and need prayer, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE to ask me!! i want to work more on it and would loooove to hear your prayer requests and would feel honored if you asked me to pray for you. that is all. :O)

"and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word." Acts 6:4

'if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14

keep on talking to the Lord cause he desires to hear from you :O]