We Believe: Why I Pray
~by Julie P
I pray because it changes me. It smoothes out my rough edges, encourages me to be more gentle, helps me be more aware.
I pray because I long for the few minutes of peace and quiet I carve out of the day to speak with my Father, and I find great joy and comfort when I feel He hears me.
I pray because I need the guidance I receive from the conversations I have with God. I pray because I know that when I listen to and follow the promptings I get during prayer, my life is better.
I pray because I want my children and family to be protected and safe, and I know that when I ask the Lord to watch over them each day, He does.
I pray because life is hard, and sometimes when I pray for it to be easier, burdens are lifted. Sometimes when I pray for the hard times to go away, they don’t, but through prayer I am made stronger to face those challenges.
I pray because I need help, and God is waiting to help me the very second I ask for it. I pray because I need and want blessings from above, and God is waiting to give me those blessings just as soon as I am humble enough to ask.
I pray because I am so very blessed, and I want my Heavenly Father to know that I recognize His hand in everything around me – my family, our health, our abundant spaghetti squash plants, the peaceful breeze, my children’s laughter.
Why do you pray?
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Sometimes I pray because I want to thank God for good friends like you Julie.
But most prayers are filled with gratitude for my husband and kids. Family fills my prayers night and day.
I pray for strength and peace and hope and as a way to show my thanks.
I always pray for strength (like Amanda D) to make it through another day. I pray for my children and my husband –for their safety and their spiritual growth.
Mostly I pray because I know I am heard –I know I am not alone!