prayers

I recently read a post on social media about a woman who suffered from severe depression but had managed to hold the darkness back into remission for 7 years. She said that it wasn’t just one thing that saved her, but “a million little things all coming together.” She said God was there in the mental, spiritual and physical battles. There were friends, meals, talks, nature, medicine, meals, worship and thankfulness, but the one healing factor that stood out for me was her mention of prayers.

Whether prayer is private or public, done individually or communally; prayer takes on many forms. We recite litanies, hymns and scripture. We used to speak the Lord’s prayer in school. Monks chant them; some sing their requests and others are silent thoughts send heavenward. Some prayer warriors bow their heads; others dance, chant or sway. Prayer is that spritual connection to the God of the universe.

When some people pray, they might have their list of wants all ready and expect God to answer prayers the way they want them answered, but God wants to develop and deepen our relationship with Him. Sometimes His answer to our prayers is a “yes” or a “no” or “wait for an answer” but through our prayers, God does hear us. He hears the cry of our souls, the joyful jubiliation of praise and thanksgiving and even intercessory prayer for others.

In a world of uncertainty; we can be certain that prayer does matter. When we feel we are under the cloud of aches, groans and wellness, we need to be reminded that we are under the shadow of the Almighty. He sees us, knows us and hears us. Matthew 6:9-13 - "This, then, is how you should pray:…" Bocelli sings it beautifully.

Andrea Bocelli - The Lord’s Prayer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8jImIjg4UY