My Obsession of the Moment
This topic hit home because I'm a reactive prayer. I've been saying that I was gonna chronicle my prayers in written form to make sure my prayers are specific and to see His work in place instead of thinking it was me doing it all. I've dug out my furry turquoise journal book and will get to being proactive instead of reactive.
First I want to say thank you for sharing your prayer journal entries, that is part of the reason that I really like your blog, you are an open book! I completely agree that proactive praying is the way. I notice a difference when I pray over my day in the morning than when I am in the midst of a situation and pray then. I am starting the workbook with my friend today and I think I will also try the prayer journal so that I can reflect. Thank you and I hope the book is just what you need. I'm glad you have a friend to support you. After u finish, pls let me know how u liked or didn't like it.
I will be sure to let you know what I think about the workbook and don't forget to let me know if you are planning to be in Maryland so we can meet!
I have a question about the journaling though...Do you feel that by writing, you are praying or do you go back after you write and pray? Am I making sense? I just wonder if writing feels like you are just thinking or do you feel spirtually connected. Oh good question. Writing to me is the same as speaking prayers. I don't solely write my prayers, there are days when I don't have time to write, so for instance this morning I woke up extra early to twists my hair. While i was doing it, I was praying at the same time. Writing them just helps me to keep track of what I've asked for and have received answers on and where I was then and where I am now.
You truly have no idea how your openness is such a true blessing and ministry. Thank you.
I'm starting to think that you are peeping in my windows at night. We were just talking about this last night at home. I'm defnitely a proactive prayer. I'd rather God just have it from the beginning because I don't have time to be worrying about the outcome, lol.
I agree w/ TIH and RhapsodyDiva. You have no idea how much of a blessing you really are. So many of us are going thru things and I promise that coming here and reading ur blog posts are right on time. This is something that I ask God to help me w/ daily. My prayers are reactive. I remember once when watching Kimora Lee Simmons show(I know I know lol) she said "Thank you Lord, I need to start talking to you all the time and not just when I need/want something". So very true.
amen
This is a great post. I only just started writing down my prayers and I have found that it is extremely helpful because it gives me a concrete record of how God has blessed me.
Great post. My prayers are now proactive. It just took 35 years...lol! Thanks to you I did by a prayer journal. Although I need to use it A LOT more. I just usually took out loud to God! But I think I need to write some stuff down. We talk ALOT...lol!
What a great post! It's just what I needed, now I'm off to get a prayer journal : )
Thanks for you post.. You are truly inspiring .... I am still in the stage of asking God to help fix my mess. Im not where I was but Im not where I use to be either. Thanks for you post.
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