2023 09 14

Good morning.

Sometimes our times with God are fruitful. Other times prayer feels like talking to a wall. We shouldn’t be surprised by such variation. Why would we expect our prayer life to remain uniform when we, ourselves, aren’t the same every day?

How we speak and listen to God depends on:

• Our understanding of who God is. The way we view the Lord changes the way we hear Him. For example, if we see God as a loving Father, we will hear His encouraging voice and accept His loving discipline. If, however, we see Him as a harsh, demanding Father, then we may feel as though we can never live up to His expectations.

• Our attitude toward God. If we have an open or curious nature, we are more likely to hear and joyfully receive what He is communicating. However, if we come to the Lord with a proud or rebellious nature, we’re less likely to hear His voice or accept His authority.

Psalm 95:6-7 reminds us what our attitude should be when we come to God. "Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;  for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care."

Blessings.

Mike and Daphne