My prayer life is changing. It's getting better! I'm not talking about getting the answers I want, necessarily. Truth be told, I'm not asking for a lot of things. I do speak the prayer requests I receive from clients and the ones seen on social media, but this is more about getting my marching orders.
In prayer, I don't tell Father what the problem is or what solution is needed . . . I just don't think He needs an informant or advisor. I do tell Him of the need that has been spoken or expressed, and I ask Him if there is something I should do, regarding the situation. I don't have to be right next to someone, to send something or reach out. I always ask Father about offering something, though; because our society has been programmed to reject cures of creation, so I don't offer natural remedies unless the person asks or Father directs me to offer.
Actually, I am receiving the answers I've asked for. He's deepening the discernment, adding other gifts when the need arises, and producing fruit in my life. Not that I'm seeking compliments or comments, but I truly want to be a blessing. Then the two big requests I've had, the first, to hear His voice, He's been so gracious with that and even thrown in some visions along the way. The second one, I didn't realize what I was getting into, but I told Him I wanted to feel His heart. Much of that answer has been heartbreaking . . . but when I'm just about at the end of my last good nerve, He gently reminds me, this is but, a glimpse of His heart.
And I don't end a lengthy "request list" with "Thy will be done." I want to pray in His Will, and I use Scripture frequently. Not like my teenagers used to do with me . . . "But you said!" Rather, I truly do want to speak the Word into my life and into the situation that I'm concerned about, because The Word is Y'hshuah and Y'hshuah means YaH is salvation. He's already got this! My prayer is more about those who ask for prayer or are involved in circumstances, that they and I would be willing to accept His will. Then since I'm concerned and/or involved, is there something Father wants me to physically do in the situation?
My prayer time is not ritualistic and it's not as immense or intense as I'd like it to become, but it is communion and conversation. Sometimes, it's simply meditating on His Word and the last thing He spoke to me. Sometimes, it is hearing a directive. Lately, when it's about getting something done, it's just a nudge at the moment of opportunity.
Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of Elohim in Messiah Y'hshuah concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. I Thessalonians 5:17-19
To be honest, I'm not in "without ceasing" mode, but that is the desire of my heart.
Delight thyself also in YHUH; and He shall give thee the desires of thine
heart. Psalm 37:4
