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"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10~

I can no longer be content living life the way I have, the way I have actually strived to in the past... to be safe, healthy, and comfortable. There is more to life than a cute house, organized closets, and a full schedule. It has been stirring in my soul for a while now. Bits and pieces have come here and there, but I knew there was more. Thus, "Something More than you and me..." has been born. There is nothing wrong with the above mentioned, but there is more... much more. I want to be aware of that daily and I want to bring my children up with that mentality, with that heart. There is a world out there that we are called to serve, to minister to, to see, to help, to love, to advocate for... and to change. For most of us, distraction keeps it from our minds. And that's what the enemy wants. This blog is a place where you can enter that world and where YOU can make a difference... where you can be the hands and feet of Christ.

Much, much love... Dawn

Thursday, May 27, 2010

One of the greatest gifts often overlooked... prayer.

"Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice."  Psalm 55:17

Going before the creator of the universe, on behalf of another, is one of the greatest gifts you can give.  It takes no money.  It takes no wrapping paper.  It can take only a moment... in any place... at any time.

The enemy wants us to forget... even ignore or down play the power of prayer.  Why?  There has to be a reason.  He doesn't waste time trying to hide something or dilute it unless it is of importance to the kingdom of God.  So the enemy bombards us with distraction.  It comes from every direction.  It comes at all hours of the day and night. Television, computer, activities, busy "ness", it all takes us away from time with the Lord.  He also whispers lies to us, trying to tell us we don't have time, or we can't do it right, or it won't matter, or someone else can take care of it.   This is why... and it's a very big reason... THERE IS POWER IN PRAYER.

"And whatever you ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.  If you ask anything in my name, I will do it."  John 14:13,14

"Moses and Aaron were among His priests, and Samuel was among those who called upon His name; They called upon the Lord, and He answered them." Psalm 99:6

"The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth."  Psalm 145:18

Don't let fear of not doing it right stop you from trying!  THAT is the goal of the enemy.  Prayer is intimate communication with the Father and of course the enemy doesn't want that.  Start with just talking to the Lord like you would a friend.  Tell him what you are feeling.  Your prayers will grow from there!  God blesses your time with Him and He will lead your prayers the more you are in His presence. 

Pray for your children's teachers.  Pray for your pastor.  Pray for your neighbors.  Pray for your spouse.  Pray for your family members.  Pray for your friends.  Pray for the leaders of your country.  Pray for the lost and hurting.  Pray for your enemies.

There is spiritual growth in an active prayer life!  There is communion with the Father in an active prayer life!  There is power through the Spirit in an active prayer life!  YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD.  KNOW IT, CLAIM IT, SHARE IT!

Much love to you... please pray today.
Hugs.  Dawn
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