Sometimes I can't believe how thick-headed I can be.
For example, when it comes to the subject of prayer, I know that it is a powerful tool. I know that we are commanded to pray. There are countless verses in the Bible about prayer and how effective prayer can be. Here are some of my favorite examples:
"Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray... And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up...The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working." James 5:13, 14, 16
"Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving." Colossians 4:2
"And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith." Matthew 21:22
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:2
So, these verses are very clear on prayer. But for whatever reason I don't pray. Not like I should at least. Most of the time I don't pray until there's no other option. Why do I wait? It should be the first thing I do every day, the last thing I do each evening, the first thing I do whenever a need or even desire arises. But time after time after time again I don't take it seriously and I don't ask my Lord and Provider for the things I need and want in life. My prayers are memorized and repetitious.
These verses on prayer are true. The Lord loves us and takes care of us and he wants us to take our cares and concerns to him daily. In the last two weeks my husband and I have prayed much more earnestly and seriously about new students for our business... And they've been coming! We've had 12 students sign up for our introductory month of classes in the last two weeks and more who have come to ask questions! It has been so encouraging. And a great lesson in the power of prayer!
