After living for several years in a lakeside community filled with
marinas, boats, jet skis and plenty of sand, I can understand how it
feels to be at the edge with the waves lapping at my feet. One can
contemplate as the waves slap against rocks, look over the horizon to
daydream about the future, or think about the past. You can jump into a
boat and scurry along with the wind in your hair and the sun on your
face or you can jump into the water for a refreshing dunk. There are
just so many options.
Sometimes, though, we stand at the edge of life. There are decisions to make and emotions are in high gear. We are stuck between that rock and the hard place with no way out. Where are the options now? Humm.. you could pray. Many people think that praying is a last and final option, when there is no more hope in getting out from that hard place. You can hear them say pitifully, “Well, we can only pray” as they grit their teeth and brace for the worst.
HOWEVER, praying must be our FIRST defense. We must pray continuously, as part of the fabric of our daily lives and routine. Before we have no where to turn, we must ready ourselves spiritually. We must always be prepared for the troubles that can crop up at any time while giving praise for the good times. With continuous prayer we have peace before we need it. We have laid the foundation and strong walls of a fortress. We have quick access to the One with the answers.
Close your eyes and just say “Thank You, Lord.” Talk to Him as if He was your closest friend. Chit chat with Him. Be honest with Him. After all, He already knows your heart.
He knows about the hard places you will run into and that rock you are stuck behind. He knows the way around it. Just ask. Believe He will answer. The Rock knows. He has brought you to this place safely so far and He will continue. He never leaves business unfinished.
Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.” http://bible.com/111/1SA7.12.NIV
Sometimes, though, we stand at the edge of life. There are decisions to make and emotions are in high gear. We are stuck between that rock and the hard place with no way out. Where are the options now? Humm.. you could pray. Many people think that praying is a last and final option, when there is no more hope in getting out from that hard place. You can hear them say pitifully, “Well, we can only pray” as they grit their teeth and brace for the worst.
HOWEVER, praying must be our FIRST defense. We must pray continuously, as part of the fabric of our daily lives and routine. Before we have no where to turn, we must ready ourselves spiritually. We must always be prepared for the troubles that can crop up at any time while giving praise for the good times. With continuous prayer we have peace before we need it. We have laid the foundation and strong walls of a fortress. We have quick access to the One with the answers.
Close your eyes and just say “Thank You, Lord.” Talk to Him as if He was your closest friend. Chit chat with Him. Be honest with Him. After all, He already knows your heart.
He knows about the hard places you will run into and that rock you are stuck behind. He knows the way around it. Just ask. Believe He will answer. The Rock knows. He has brought you to this place safely so far and He will continue. He never leaves business unfinished.
Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.” http://bible.com/111/1SA7.12.NIV
