Sharon, I like this. I think it's easy to think of God as the audience, and
we're onstage doing our fervent-prayer act, trying to see if we can get a
standing ovation from God. But it's not so much about our using the right
words, or sitting in prayer for the right number of hours, etc., although of
course all these things are good. But it seems to me it's more about where
our heart and spirit are as we lift the need up. If we're truly praying for
someone, there will be a part of us praying, even while the rest of our
focus is on doing what needs to be done in our own life.
Peggy
http://kernsac.livejournal.com/
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From: "Sharon Hooley" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2007 5:40 PM
Subject: Re: Warning. Faith Is Being Discussed.
> Lelia and all,
>
> It seems that the lord showed me, at least once, that "seeking Him with
> your whole heart" doesn't have to mean, "yes, I'm all in it, 100%, no
> insincerity!" It could just mean that there is a tiny piece of my heart
> that seeks Him consistently. When I think of it now, I know that the
> Bible says that He will not quench a smouldering wick or break a bruised
> reed. He has also shown me, through various experiences, that He listens
> to the part of me that "acts like" I'm praying to Him, that He listens and
> answers such prayers.
>
> Sharon
>
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