Praying

This won't be a long entry, mostly because it's 11:22pm and I need to get to bed.  But this was weighing on my mind and had to get it out there in world, so maybe someone else who needs to read/hear this, it will reach them. 

Don't underestimate the power of praying.  Ever.  In my current bible study class, Live a Praying Life by Jennifer Kennedy Dean (who I got to meet last weekend....will post about that in the next week!) and it has just opened my eyes to a new kind of praying.  Not "how" I pray, but how I pray.  By that I mean, not the words that are mashed in between Dear Lord and Amen, I mean the reason why I pray; the necessity of me praying; the process or prayer for me. 

This bible study is just amazing I can't get enough of it.  I plan to write a blog 1. about the bible study and my thoughts and 2. all my notes I have been taking during the study, I want to share with you all.

After today's bible study session, I feel that know I have this knowledge of prayer, that I need to share it with whoever is willing to listen.  In church on Sunday Pastor David said, to show up, step up and toughen up.  You may be asking, what does that have to do with prayer, EVERYTHING.  This is how I got the translation to me, everyone else probably got their own translation as well.  Showing up is half the battle, as the old saying goes.  I am showing up to the Father, I am letting him know I am there, I am letting him see me work through his praises.  Stepping it up is what I am doing with my praying life.  I am not only praying when I need something, or want something, I am always in prayer.  I am always conscious that I am praying and what I'm praying about.  Toughin' up with my way of being Holy and prayer.  I am not going to let Satan take a hold of my life or come into my life.  I am gonna rough house him if he tries to show up; I'm prepared to fight the demons!

I could go on for days right now that all is running through my head, but I got the gist of what was heavy on my heart tonight.  I hope the spirit is speaking to you as He is speaking me tonight. 

Brightest Blessings,
Valerie