I pray all day long. For me it's more of just having a conversation with God. That works for me, but sometimes I wish words could come to me like they do other people.
I know you shouldn't be jealous of other people, but I am. When someone says "Let's pray" and then the most melodious words come effortlessly out of their mouth, I wish it was me.
I have a little OCD so my daily prayers are pretty routine. I start with the Lord's Prayer.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever and forever.
It's a good guide for me.
The first people I pray for are those who are lost. I ask God to help find their way to them. And then I give Him a list of the people I would like to help guide to Him.
Next I pray for those who are fighting for our country. I pray for their safety and that their leaders make the right decision.
Then I pray for those who are sick or suffering. I pray that they can heal and that their suffering will ease. And then I give Him a list of people that I care about that need healing.
Next I pray for our World leaders. I pray that they turn to Him for answers and guidance.
Then I pray for those who are battling addiction. I pray that they turn to Him instead of their addiction.
And finally I pray for me. I pray for His guidance every day to make the decisions that He wants me to make. I pray for patience and not to let others get to me. I pray for strength to fight the Devil. He pops up every day and it's not always easy to walk away.
And then I Thank Him for everything. I thank Him for my friends and family. I thank Him for Choosing me to believe in Him. I thank Him for all that he has done for me. For being with me at my darkest times. For being with me at my most joyous times. I thank Him for loving me.
These are my prayers in the morning and when I am in bed at night.
For the rest of the day I talk to God like He is in the car with me. Sometimes it's out loud. Luckily for bluetooth it no longer looks like I'm talking to myself.
I also pray that one day the words will flow from my mouth with the grace that they do from others.
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"And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”
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