I thought it would be appropriate after my previous post about prayer to share a discipline that I actually practice and use.
I discovered this discipline or habit a while ago and I have used it many times in my journey. Quite honestly, I can't remember when this really started for me, but I do know that it works. When I have recommended this to others it is usually because they have asked for help in a very difficult situation to which they do not have a solution. Many times they, just like me, get put into situations or conversations that are hard to navigate. Are you with me on this?
Have you ever been in a situation or conversation that is difficult and you weren't sure what to do in that moment? Have you ever felt stuck or tongue tied in a conversation or just needed some comfort in tough times?
Here is what I do... pray in the moment. Yeah, that's it. Pray in that exact moment.
It's not a groundbreaking new discovery but this simple principle can be put into practice in ALL situations where you are seeking a God-honoring outcome... seriously! Fighting with your mom... pray in the moment. Arguing with your spouse... pray in the moment. Mad at your boss... pray in the moment. Making a difficult decision... pray in the moment. Tempted to do something you shouldn't do... pray in the moment. You get the idea.
I am not guaranteeing that this will save you from the difficult situation nor do I think that the results of this "In the moment prayer" will be immediately evident. After all, sometimes we make up our minds ahead of time of how we will act/ react and we pray in the moment as kind of a "bail me out"- thing. I know. I've done that too. However, humbly asking the all powerful, all knowing God of the universe to step into that moment with you in your exact time of need could seriously help when you are trying to pursue God's will for that situation and I can't think of anything better, can you?
I discovered this discipline or habit a while ago and I have used it many times in my journey. Quite honestly, I can't remember when this really started for me, but I do know that it works. When I have recommended this to others it is usually because they have asked for help in a very difficult situation to which they do not have a solution. Many times they, just like me, get put into situations or conversations that are hard to navigate. Are you with me on this?
Have you ever been in a situation or conversation that is difficult and you weren't sure what to do in that moment? Have you ever felt stuck or tongue tied in a conversation or just needed some comfort in tough times?
Here is what I do... pray in the moment. Yeah, that's it. Pray in that exact moment.
It's not a groundbreaking new discovery but this simple principle can be put into practice in ALL situations where you are seeking a God-honoring outcome... seriously! Fighting with your mom... pray in the moment. Arguing with your spouse... pray in the moment. Mad at your boss... pray in the moment. Making a difficult decision... pray in the moment. Tempted to do something you shouldn't do... pray in the moment. You get the idea.
I am not guaranteeing that this will save you from the difficult situation nor do I think that the results of this "In the moment prayer" will be immediately evident. After all, sometimes we make up our minds ahead of time of how we will act/ react and we pray in the moment as kind of a "bail me out"- thing. I know. I've done that too. However, humbly asking the all powerful, all knowing God of the universe to step into that moment with you in your exact time of need could seriously help when you are trying to pursue God's will for that situation and I can't think of anything better, can you?
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dave
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