Sometimes I pray and I don’t really expect or need an answer. Because prayer is a one-on-one talk with God, sometimes I just need to know someone is out there listening, caring. I know a lot of people do not believe in the power of prayer. They do not believe prayers are answered. They do not believe in God.
I feel sad for these people. It must be very lonely at times. For me, knowing there is a loving Father eager to listen, to guide, and to comfort me, is very reassuring.
If someone laughs at me, or insults me, he is there to listen and I know he understands. His own son was mocked and laughed at. If everything goes wrong during my day and I feel useless, he listens and it gives me courage to try again. I like to think of him holding me as a father would. If I am exhausted by my obligations, he listens to my whining and doesn’t judge me as to whether I am a wimp. Instead, he strengthens me.
In all of these instances, I do not expect an answer because I am not asking for one. I am just talking with him. Well, maybe I am asking for something - understanding. With him, though, I do not have to ask - he knows what I need.
Heavenly Father, thank you for your understanding and your unconditional love!
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