Meditate…with an alert mind.
Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Colossians 4:2
When you are trying to totally devote some
time to prayer do you find it hard to stay away, to keep an alert mind? What are you praying about?
Your own problems, the past or the future? Interceding for others? Salvation
for a friend, family member, co-worker or neighbor? Here are some tips for
praying:
·
Make your list—but keep
it short. God knows what you need and want even before you ask.
· Keep the ACTS in mind. A
is for Adoration—let God know how you feel about Him—that you love and adore
Him with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. C is for Confession—get your burdens off your chest. Forgive others
and yourself…and let God know you’ve sinned—we all have—and then ask Him to
forgive you. T is for Thanksgiving.
Give God the thanks that is due Him. And that means thanking Him for more than
just the food you eat. He gives us everything…everything originally belongs to
Him—He just shares it with us—even our kids…all of our family. S is for Supplication. Go ahead and ask
Him to supply any needs or wants that are on your mind. That includes the
salvation of those whom you know that are still lost or have just plain
rejected God. Keep on praying.
·
If you are trying to
spend an hour, a half-day or even a whole day in prayer, clear your mind before
you start. Don’t let any worries get in your way and get you side-tracked.
· For extended prayer time
be sure to take along some water or even a snack—but concentrate on prayer, not
food.
· Consider scriptures, specific verses, that
go along with your ACTS. God loves to hear His Word prayed back to Him. His
Word comes alive when you use it. Dig in using a concordance—you can find
several on-line if you don’t have a hard copy. Looking up topics will help you
focus on what your prayer is really about. Find one word that is significant in
your prayer.
· Take time to listen.
Prayer is a two-way conversation between you and God. Let Him have time to speak
to you. Listen for that still small voice.
Devote yourself to prayer. Build your relationship with the Lord. Remember to give thanks…to be thankful for all that God has done, is doing, and will do in your life. You can do this! Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.
Prayer ~ Lord God, I love You with all of my heart, mind, soul, and strength. Give me wisdom as I seek You and devote myself to prayer. Thank you that You are always with me…that You will never leave me or forsake me.
Verse of Salvation ~ In my desperation I prayed, and the LORD listened; he saved me from all my troubles. Psalm 34:6 (Underlined for emphasis.)
Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table
Turkey Day is on the way. What or where
you’ll eat maybe impacted by the COVID-19 situation—but it is still a day to
give thanks to God for all He has
done for you. You are blessed in probably more ways that you can imagine.
Is Turkey on Your Menu?
Give Thanks.
Food wise…turkey—yes or at least some other protein source will be on most dinner plates next Thursday. Next, fill half your plate with veggies. The more color the better. It is a pretty well known fact that foods with color are most nutritious—like blueberries. Although cauliflower is white—it is still a great vegetable and lower in carbohydrates than potatoes or rice—so mash some up and enjoy! Meat, veggies, and then dessert—right. I am so looking forward to pumpkin and pecan pies.
We are overwhelmingly
spoiled, sitting around just thinking about all the delicious dishes we have
partaken in over the years…and what we will have this Thanksgiving…and in the
years to come. Most of all, I look forward to the great celebration at the
Banquet table when we celebrate the greatest Thanksgiving…the one in which we
celebrate our Lord as our Savior—our Bridegroom in Heaven. That will truly be
the best Thanksgiving ever. I’m sure there will be meat, veggies and scrumptious
desserts. Dream on…I am.
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