Thursday, May 28, 2015
Praying the "God Knows" Prayer
Today I have been praying for people I do not know. Or at least I do not know that I know them. I am praying for the people who struggle in secret, who are ashamed, and who do not think they can ask for help. And praying for the ones who want to help.
I don't know them but God does.
I am praying for the Christian business man in a hotel room about to do battle with his porn addiction.
And the sweet Christian sister who is disgusted by the way she looks and knows the ice cream is still in the freezer. And wants it to stay there.
Praying for the hurting parent whose child is living in a far country spiritually. Hurting for the pain and guilt they feel.
Praying for the Christian neighbor who is having friends over tonight hoping to have a chance to say a word for Jesus.
And the teenager who wants to be so much like Jesus and to be popular... and doesn't know if they co-exist.
The wife who knows what she and her boss did today was flirting and worrying about where it could lead.
And the husband who just wishes he could believe his wife still loves him.
The preacher who is agonizing over exactly what to say when he stands before God's people this Sunday.
Asking God to bless the single parent who is worried about money, kids, and is so desperately lonely.
And the soul who is so close to making the call for someone to baptize him.
The patient asking God to be with them in surgery tomorrow. And their family.
Asking God to protect the child hoping their door does not open in the middle of the night. And for the one who might open it.
For the Dad who wonders where they will get enough food to eat tomorrow.
Praying for the Bible class teacher working on Sunday's lesson. And the teacher writing notes to the kids in her Bible class.
And the Christian about to walk across the street and ask their neighbor to go to church with them.
God, I don't know who these people are. Not even all the ones in my own flock. And there are so many more to pray for in a broken world. Both those I know and those I don't. And so many of your people trying to work with you and for you to make it right. It feels overwhelming to me, but not to you. So thanks and take care of all these.
I don't know them but God does.
I am praying for the Christian business man in a hotel room about to do battle with his porn addiction.
And the sweet Christian sister who is disgusted by the way she looks and knows the ice cream is still in the freezer. And wants it to stay there.
Praying for the hurting parent whose child is living in a far country spiritually. Hurting for the pain and guilt they feel.
Praying for the Christian neighbor who is having friends over tonight hoping to have a chance to say a word for Jesus.
And the teenager who wants to be so much like Jesus and to be popular... and doesn't know if they co-exist.
The wife who knows what she and her boss did today was flirting and worrying about where it could lead.
And the husband who just wishes he could believe his wife still loves him.
The preacher who is agonizing over exactly what to say when he stands before God's people this Sunday.
Asking God to bless the single parent who is worried about money, kids, and is so desperately lonely.
And the soul who is so close to making the call for someone to baptize him.
The patient asking God to be with them in surgery tomorrow. And their family.
Asking God to protect the child hoping their door does not open in the middle of the night. And for the one who might open it.
For the Dad who wonders where they will get enough food to eat tomorrow.
Praying for the Bible class teacher working on Sunday's lesson. And the teacher writing notes to the kids in her Bible class.
And the Christian about to walk across the street and ask their neighbor to go to church with them.
God, I don't know who these people are. Not even all the ones in my own flock. And there are so many more to pray for in a broken world. Both those I know and those I don't. And so many of your people trying to work with you and for you to make it right. It feels overwhelming to me, but not to you. So thanks and take care of all these.
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Sometimes its nice to pray a prayer of thanks to those who pray for us on the receiving end. There have been so many that have prayed for us and we do not know their name either...but God does..neat!!!!!
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: 1:32 PM PDT
I think it is wonderful to pray for those in need, but if those in need prayed for strength would they be in need? Personal responsibility for choices made does come into play daily.
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