How Four Words Can Enhance Your Life Of Prayer (Pray More In My Hectic Day? You Cant Be Serious)

"I would like to pray more. But ... how to find the time?"

Does that sentiment ring true with you?

If you answered "Yes", then keep reading.

I have one of those simple, easy-to-implement ideas that will help you...

1. Increase your God-consciousness throughout the day

2. Assist you in praying for more people, more often

3. Discover "additional" time in your day to pray

HOWEVER, REMEMBER THIS

The simple idea I will explain to you momentarily does not qualify as...

*The next "cure all" for the discipline of prayer.

*A spooky, way-off-the-reality-map guarantee to solve the "I want to pray more but can't find the time" dilemma of my life.

*A substitute for regular, extended periods of prayer.

Having stated my disclaimers, let me ask you:

How many thoughts traverse across the landscape of your mind during any given day?

One thousand? Ten thousand? Thirty thousand?

Honestly, I don't know. But I do know this: it's a bunch!

I think about the 3:00 o'clock meeting with a friend, what I will say to the neighbor whose dog frequents my lawn much more than I appreciate, how to respond to my child's latest "Why?," and the implications of what I just heard on the evening news.

NOW SLOW DOWN FOR 59 SECONDS

Stop, and think about this:

In the time it takes me to reflect about my meeting, decide what I'm going to say to the neighbor, choose how I will respond to my child and consider the meaning of the evening news --

*I could turn some of those thoughts into prayers.*

Imagine the following:

While traveling to meet a friend, I create a short mental drama of our interaction. I "see" it all.

I hear the conversation, smell the coffee, and anticipate the warm greeting I will soon receive.

And it takes me what...under 30 seconds?

LET'S EDIT OUR PRODUCTION

The mental production I just mentioned: I'm going to edit my film by adding a frame: a "prayer frame."

While traveling to meet my best friend, I begin to create the mental preview of our meeting as normal...

But I interrupt my scene with a prayer.

"Lord, I ask you to bless my wife. Give her strength during the day. Help her to know your presence and respond with your wisdom and grace. In Jesus' name, Amen."

TIME FOR ANOTHER QUESTION

How many seconds do you think it would take you to pray that prayer?

Try this.

Stop right now, check the second hand on your watch, read the prayer, and count the seconds it takes you to complete this short assignment.

Really, try it. Amazing, isn't it?

THIS SIMPLE PHRASE WILL HELP YOU

I want you to nail down an easy-to-remember phrase.

Think about it. Memorize it.

It will help you to...

Pray spontaneously Develop more of a God-consciousness Find extra time in your day to pray

The phrase is:

"When You Think, Pray."

That's it. Four words that can enhance your prayer life.

I will repeat those words one more time.

And when I do, please consider what they could mean to you in terms of...

*When you pray
*What you pray about
*And who you pray for

Ready?

"When You Think, Pray."

GET TO IT!

Pay attention to your thoughts and seize them for God.

Ask for guidance, give thanks, praise the Lord, and pray for your country.

Pray for friends, relatives, neighbors and work associates.

The thoughts, ideas, and emotions you entertain will generate endless prayer possibilities for you.

Take captive those possibilities for the good of man and the glory of God.

ONE CAUTION

Don't struggle to capture *every* thought and turn it into a prayer.

This could lead to mental disaster!

Start simple. Strive to make it a habit.

ONCE MORE FOR REVIEW

"When You Think, Pray."

Yours for many hope-filled days in Jesus,

Lee (John 15:16)

__________________________________
© Lee Wise All rights reserved. You may freely distribute
this article. The copyright and this resource box must be
included. http://abeautifulmomentintime.blogspot.com

For your Hope For Daily Living no cost ezine go here -->
http://www.hope-for-daily-living.com

---

Why Anyone Can Be Prosperous

In nature, when the season is right, all things flourish... Read More

Everyone Has Been Hurt...Part 1

I want to share some things with you that I... Read More

Sharing Your Experiences and Your Potential!

Who dares to teach must never cease to learn. -... Read More

Full Disclosure

Direct Answers - Column for the week of April 21,... Read More

False Prophets

Direct Answers - Column for the week of May 12,... Read More

Starting A New Disaster Relief Program

I believe that it is an amazing time in our... Read More

One Woman, One Leg, No Job

What is social acceptance? Why is it so important? What... Read More

Stay Inspired

Two years ago I was in a wheelchair and told... Read More

Circles On The Water ? The Impact You Make On People?s Lives

When you were a child, or maybe even when you... Read More

Dare To Dream

The rewards of life come to those who do, not... Read More

To Raise Your Frequency, Just Turn on the Joy!

The feeling response to being filled up with Love from... Read More

I Am?

?you are, he is, she is, they are? But you... Read More

Summertime - Take Time To Smell The Roses

I AM SO GRATEFUL for the time to smell the... Read More

Oldies

Direct Answers - Column for the week of January 5,... Read More

How I Get Joy as a Value

*In the last couple of months, I have been fortunate... Read More

Personal Fear of Change and How to Change It!

It's interesting how we intellectually know that tomorrow will be... Read More

Words That Can Leave You Powerless

The lines below come from this weeks mind treatment, written... Read More

Emancipation

Direct Answers - Column for the week of September 8,... Read More

Encouragement--Heart At Work

Encouragement can have a very powerful effect on bosses and... Read More

Even the Smallest Sound

You are probably in front of your computer screen at... Read More

Body Calling: Eye Sight Cured Naturally

Lorenzo C. an inspiring young teenager who fell to the... Read More

5 Simple Tips For A Better Life

How can we enjoy a better lifestyle?'Easy' I hear you... Read More

Tranquility

It's all in the mind- your mind.It's not brought about... Read More

Duplicity

Direct Answers - Column for the week of January 26,... Read More

Everyday is a Gift, Open and Enjoy It

There is a bottle of perfume sitting on my dresser... Read More

Recipe for Success

"Desire is a tremendous force, and must be directed in... Read More

The Secret Of Lasting Personal Change

Why do so many of us end up frustrated when... Read More

The Tiniest of Gladiators

I stared into those biggest of navy blue eyes and... Read More

TIES that BIND

I have no idea how it started or who launched... Read More

The Inspiration Factor

The first thing that an aspiring leader must realize is... Read More

Your Self-Image - How Is It Working for You?

"All that you desire or require is already on your... Read More

Built in Judge

In this world we don't have to afraid to anybody... Read More

Dont Let The Door Hit You Where The Good Lord Split You!

I knew precisely what I wanted. I felt that success... Read More