Prayer is so simple
It is like quietly opening a door
and slipping into
the very presence of God.
There, in the stillness,
to listen for His voice,
perhaps in petition,
or only to listen,
it matters not.
Just to be there,
in His presence,
is prayer.
~ author unknown
When all other courses of action have been eliminated, when we stand on the edge of the abyss, when we approach God with empty hands and an aching heart, then we draw close to the true heart of prayer.
Jerry Stittser
When God Doesn't Answer Your Prayer
More things are wrought by prayer
than this world dreams of.
~Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Beautiful. I SO believe int he awesome power of prayer. We just have to pay attention and listen with our hearts..all prayers are answered.
ReplyDeleteYes they are...at His will and His timing, but they are answered!
DeleteGod bless you, Mary.
ReplyDeleteHugs. ♥
Thank you Michelle! And may He bless you too.
DeleteBeautiful....how true this is....smiles. Have a Happy SONday friend.
ReplyDeleteHappy SONday Linda!
DeleteHave a beautiful day, Mary.
ReplyDeleteThank you Melanie, wishing you the same!
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Ugh. This dug into my soul. Sometimes the answer is no, but I don't believe there is ever a time He "doesn't answer."
I agree Sandi, sometimes we confuse 'no answer' with 'no' for an answer. God always answers our prayers.
DeletePrayer is such a privilege.....and an honor to be able to talk to our Father.
ReplyDeleteNice post - it's the listening part that can often be forgotten in our quest for answers. Sometimes I spend too much time asking and not enough time listening for the answer.
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