Strengthen My Spiritual Life

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Comment by Camden Ross on October 30, 2011 at 4:33pm

Prayer as a privilege is something that many people don't understand. Prayer seems to 'easy' and easy things are often viewed as insignificant, or unimportant.

 

However while prayer is very 'uncomplicated', it is very challenging to build it into a habit and incorporate into our lifestyles. Too often we don't see the results that we were hoping for out of prayer and then classify it as a failure, even though prayer was given to us for our benefit. Praying to God helps us grow. God doesn't 'need' the conversation, even though He enjoys it.

 

Appearances and first impressions are almost always deceiving. It is sad when I see people calling themselves Christians who are living in spiritual darkness, especially when they know about prayer. I also find it very interesting to meet people (usually not athiests, but not professed Christians), who are more Christ-like than many Christians act. This is pretty disheartening for me and it does no good for the image of Christianity/Christ.

 

Prayer, when taken seriously, is an amazing privilege and if we occasionally pause and just imagine the implications and gift that God has given us to pay attention to us personally in a universe of beings, it is overwhelming.

 

Thanks for sharing.

~Cam

Comment by Ann Musico on October 29, 2011 at 10:29am

I agree Marianne - you can never judge solely by appearances - they truly can be deceiving - but it didn't shock me that this was his "belief."  I am praying for him and trusting that his eyes will be opened.  There is ALWAYS hope - as long as we still have breath - there is hope.

Comment by Marianne Clements on October 29, 2011 at 9:57am

Ann,

 

Great point -- prayer is a PRIVILEGE!  I think we often fail to see it that way. 

 

Very interesting about the man you met.  I pray that his heart will soften and his eyes will be opened to the Truth -- possibly through your website and just your interest.  The demeanor you described is often associated with someone who is an atheist, but I've met some atheists that could pass as Christians based solely on their demeanor and some Christians that I expected to be atheists based on theirs.

 

I'm with you -- I don't know how I could make it through the day without God, but I did for many years.  There's hope for everyone!

 

Have a Victorious Day!

Marianne

 

Comment by Ann Musico on October 29, 2011 at 9:13am

"Spiritual darkness will surround people who neglect to pray." That statement you made is not only true but very foundational to every aspect of a positive, blessed life.  That we even have the privilege and ability to commune with God through prayer - speaking to Him and hearing Him respond - is beyond awesome.  I recently at a wedding for my husband's colleague met one of the husbands and we struck up a conversation.  His demeanor and attitude throughout the evening was so down and discouraged.  

I had never met him before so of course I didn't know if this was his usual persona.  We exchanged web info since he wrote a book and wanted me to see his website, etc.  When I accessed his blog - I understood immediately - his description of himself was that he is an aethist.

The lack of peace in him was palpable - I find it mind boggling to even try to imagine walking through a day without God.

Comment by Camden Ross on October 29, 2011 at 6:49am

Hi Everyone,

The next discussion from our Growing with Jesus series is up. We now turn our focus on Prayer and the amazing privilege that God has given us to be able to talk with Him.

Share your thoughts and let's discuss!

~Cam

Comment by Camden Ross on October 24, 2011 at 5:49am

Hi Everyone,

The third discussion in the Knowledge of God portion of our Growing with God series is now up.

What do you think about the paragraph that I quoted? Do you agree or disagree?

~Cam

Comment by Camden Ross on October 17, 2011 at 6:12am

Hi guys,

A New Discussion: A Knowledge of God -- Discussion 2 has just been posted.

 

Share your opinion, and let's discuss how to apply and share this concept.

 

~Cam

Comment by Camden Ross on October 12, 2011 at 4:41am

Hi Guys,

The next discussion was just posted: A Knowledge of God -- Discussion 1

 

Take a minute and share what you have learned about God through nature.

 

Thanks in advance!

~Cam

Comment by Camden Ross on October 9, 2011 at 9:09am

Hi Guys,

A personal update has been posted here: A Little More Experience and a Little Less Wiser.

Check it out when you have the chance.

~Cam

Comment by Camden Ross on October 3, 2011 at 9:49am

Hi guys,

Our next discussion was just posted here.

Enjoy,

~Cam

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