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I have been rubbing elbows lately with some powerful people of prayer and as such, they have been showing me an entirely new way to pray.   Yes, I know that there are many methods of prayer that have been presented and although, some people subscribe to certain formulas…I know that God just loves to hear from us – no matter how it sounds or what we say or what order we do it in.  You can never go wrong with prayer.  But, lately, I have been learning how much power can be achieved when a prayer includes praying through the situation.

I have to admit that it is difficult for me to pray this way for I have always been a ‘glass is half empty’ type of gal.  So when one prays through a situation, you need to see through it with a positive result.  For instance, last month I had horrible pain in my kidneys.  I was scared that it was something serious, life threatening and didn’t see anything beyond that.  However, when I was prayed over, the prayer warriors prayed through it…they praised God for the healing he gave me.  And it worked.  After a series of tests it was diagnosed as only kidney stones.

Right now I am in transition and as such, God has given me a wide palette of choice.  We also are heading into a New Year which brings hope for a better 365 days.  I’ve recently told a friend that I feel like I’ve just graduated high school and I’m entering college and I can choose to be anything that I want to be.  It’s exciting, yet at the same time a bit frightening.   But, I can be happy. This can be an easy process.  My glass can be half full!  And that’s what I am supposed to pray about…praising God for how he brought me through this transition.  There is light at the end of the tunnel. There always is a new sunrise.

No Matter How Hard Things Appear - Raise Your Hands and Give Glory

I’ve just started to pray this way, so I’m toddling through this process, but it really helps me become more hopeful. It helps me see that Jesus sees things this way. He’s not bogged down by this moment for he is the only one who knows what is ahead and it’s all good.

being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Phil 1:6

So what are you currently praying about? Can you see its results? Are you praying through the situation?  I’d love to hear your thoughts on this and how God is moving in your life.  Let’s pray together for a New Year full of harvest and abundance in leading others to eternal life.

God Bless,

Cindy

When I sat down to watch the film Marley & Me for the first time, I had thought it would be a lighthearted comedy about a dog. Didn’t you?  I had no idea that the movie was really about life and the frustrations and hurt that goes along with it.  I mean the film touched it all…the growing pains of marriage, sacrifices, disappointments and the loss of a loved one.  Good thing I watched it at home and not at the movie theater for I wouldn’t have had tissues.

But, then, this morning when I was contemplating my own life and where I am at the current moment this thought popped into my head – when we cut to the chase and at the end of day – don’t all we really have is God.  So life really is about this film project – God & Me.

To further illustrate this point, God is Marley (the dog) in this metaphor.  Like the photo below, I try my best to put God on a leash and direct his path.  However, thank goodness He has my best interests at heart and truly is the one in control of my life.

Who's Directing Your Path?

But, I’m stubborn and want my own way – just like He does.  I get mad when he’s tearing up my life and cleansing me of things that aren’t so good for me.  That hurts.  Or how about when he wanders off and plays with others. That makes me feel alone and devalued.  Yeah life give us bad times, but it also gives the good.

How about those times that He gives you love.  When scared He comforts you.  When He sends a friend or a note or Facebook connection your way.  When the money does come through. When the medical report is positive.  When He takes care of you when unemployed.  When you read His word and just the right scripture is there and soothes your soul.

When was the last time God licked your face?

To be truthfully honest here, my life isn’t how I thought it would be.   But, even though it not what I wanted it to be, I do trust that God knows best.  He has kept me on a short leash (amen!) and for that I am thankful.  I guess I just need to relax my hands a bit more as He guides me through life and not be so quick to choke Him.

For after all life is about God & Me.

“For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17″