5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.
So one thing we changed in my life over the past year and a half is that I am in the bible every week and most days. Even though some days I don't feel I pick things out at that moment I know being in the bible everyday is good for my soul and I love that its just part of my life now when it wasn't before.
I think praying earnestly needs to be my next step. We have talked about this and I have tried but fail. I started a prayer log but I could probably go look to see the last notes were months ago. In this chapter we see Peter in a hopeless situation with proof from Herod's previous actions that it is likely he will be killed, yet the church prayed earnestly and even to their surprise he was saved. I want to be surprised by God's answers to my prayers.
Lord help me talk to you daily and put all of my thoughts and concerns with you, this is my prayer. TP help me be accountable.
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that is a great point. I was just talking about that with someone. I do a good job reading...except the past couple of vacation weeks....but, I don't do a good job praying, and more specifically listening to God.
ReplyDeleteIts something I really need to figure out when it will work for me, and form the habit. Just like this reading log.
Every day I write in the comments sections......and for some reason its not saving. I'll try again today. Maybe something with my work computer.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. The daily read has been a great thing for me, but I need to take the next step. I pray a lot....but, I don't listen, quietly, very much. I need to carve out some specific time to spend in community with God. Not sure muttering under my breath at work.