So, I finished reading through the Bible after reset/catching up my YouVersion (my favorite Bible app) plan many times. This year, my goal is to read 4-6 books, in addition to my personal devotion, that will catalyze my spiritual growth. My first read is A Young Woman’s Call to Prayer by Elizabeth George, which I started almost 3 weeks. So far, I learned many valuable tidbits about prayer. I've always know that prayer was important but as I read this book and as I spend more time in God's presence, I find myself more at peace than before. I also find myself craving alone time with God and shooting up little prayers during the day.
It's not like I'm learning something brand new, but I'm seeing some verses in a new light. For example, yesterday, I read about how the Holy Spirit intercedes for us when we don't know what we should pray. (Romans 8:26-34). Verse 27 says that the Holy Spirit prays for us according to the will of God and in verse 31, it says if God be for us who can be against us. So basically, both the Holy Spirit and Jesus intercede on my behalf even when I don't know how to pray and they are praying according to the will of God. Therefore, everything in my life is working for my good and if they are on my side, fighting for me, who/what can hurt me? WOW.
At the beginning of the book, we were encouraged to right down our commitment to prayer. Here's mine:
I commit to finding a quiet place to pray. I will pray constantly, consistently and persistently. Instead of giving up and worrying, I will pray because God has promised me His peace and His ears are open to me.
What's your commitment to prayer?
Selah [pause and think]
