Busy Life

Hello, my praying friends. Are you struggling in your prayer time alone with God? Or what about faithfully reading the Scripture weekly? Or fail to pick up your Bible until Sunday morning. Wow, has this really happened to us? Yep, it does, and it’s okay to admit this to ourselves. Would a genuinely saved believer bring himself/herself to admit that to another believer? Absolutely not!

Have I personally gone through this desert place? Yes, of course. It was during a short depression that reversed the joy of reading, praying, and studying Scripture to a complete halt. Also, the busy life of homeschooling three kids, many great activities, and services to the church kept me from being in Scripture alone with Him. I prayed effortlessly with a group of ladies and attended women’s bible study, but when it comes to being Alone with Him, that is my lack of discipline. Right now, I would rather write on my blog than pray. See, it does happen. Often, when those times hit me, I read one chapter a day and prayed a short prayer just to keep it flowing. The Psalms are the best during self-lacking discipline or during moments of suffering.

The Best Remedy

When you lack interest in praying and reading the Scripture, repenting of your unfaithfulness and lack of desire for His word is the best remedy to this fault. It is imperative to share this mindless struggle with another believer so that person can provide you with accountability and encouragement and stir your heart to want to abide in Him. Be honest with yourself and the person you confide this lack of zeal for Him. We are image bearers of our Lord Jesus Christ. Please Him by seeking refuge in His Word and pray with tears and supplication to HIm who cared, loved, and gave Himself for you. We are at war physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Equipe yourself for battle!

 "By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. " John 15:8-10

Prayer for the Saints

“Oh, Father in Heaven, see how much I’ve struggled in my prayers and reading faithfully your word daily. Forgive your servant for this sin and show Your steadfast love and patience toward your servant. Teach me how to be mature, faithful, self-controlled, and wise in the truth. Shake off the temptation of laziness that has settled in my heart and contrite my relationship with You. Renew and revive my desires to do Your will. Let this prayer encourage others to confess their drought of prayer alone with You before the throne of grace with assurance we’re forgiven.”

What about Now?

If you asked me this minute if I’m still struggling with prayer and reading scripture. Yes, I do and will until I’m with Jesus Christ. It’s a battle to no end, and I’m willing to persevere in NOT letting the world and its evil get the best of my love for my Savior. He loved and gave Himself for me, and I will fight to be nearer Him.

I’ve enrolled in an Inducituve women’s study that has helped me understand and love His world more profoundly. Used an old bible and used it for prayer over His attributes. And memorized scripture that is meaningful at the present. Also, I’m part of a very small group of young women who have encouraged, uplifted, rebuked, and provided joy in my life. And I thank God for guiding my husband in leading our morning devotion.

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” ~ Matthew 11:28-30

Resources

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