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I am compelled to offer a bit of advice to the pray-ers of the world.
Maybe you're new to the Christian faith, seeking for help staying committed to prayer. It could be that you're a seasoned pray-er. Either way, I believe you'll be able to benefit from this hub.
Some months ago, I started writing things down throughout the day that I wanted/needed to talk to God about. Some I wrote down because I didn't want to forget to talk to Him about them. Some I wrote down in order that I might be able to be very specific when I petitioned Him.
Eventually, I started writing down some of my morning prayers also (before I would pray them) and now I have a journal of things I pray on a daily basis. I even use the back portion of this journal ( a college-ruled notebook) for intercessory prayers ( concerning family, friends, co-workers, world issues, etc). And all of this started from one act of taking a pen and pad to write that first prayer.
Maybe you're already doing something along these lines. But if not, it's worth incorporating into your prayer life.
There are no set rules in this, however, a couple things I like to do is to write down the time and date I initially wrote the prayer. And I'll also leave a space for God's answer when it comes. Notice I said, when it comes. Because it always does, sooner or later. And when it does, I record when (the date and time, if possible) and how He answered.
I believe it's much easier to be aware of God's faithfulness and wisdom in answering our prayers when we keep some type of prayer journal. It's a reminder we can turn to during times of discouragement and doubt and know that we are in good hands.
Pray on.
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always to to record things, and then go back at a leter date and see what God has done
Great idea. It would assist in recalling the answered ones. Great faith builder.
Thanks for the up and useful, samsons1. Thanks for continually supporting my work.
And you're so right, God is faithful and just to answer our prayers according to His will. Thanks again. God bless.
That's absolutely right, coffeesnob. Thanks for stopping by.
Tamarajo, journaling prayers are a great faithbuilder, indeed.
Thanks for commenting and for supporting.
yolanda Thank You for sharing what a Beautiful thought precious one. You are a precious gem in Gods treasures. The Holy Spirit in you leads and directs. He is working in you and I know this is a wonderful gift you have shared and so simple. Write it down. I need simple. You rock girl. Just love ya. Hugs Galore Keep preachin it sista
up and beautiful!@#@
You just keep bringing a smile to my face, skye2day. I'm encouraged by your warm words. May God bless you, woman of God.
Writing one's prayers down is very beneficial. I love 'moving pass the storm' and looking back over the written prayers I felt were so important at the time. It helps one to realize that God has it all in control, even when one might feel He doesn't. Nice reminder thanks for sharing!:)
Thanks Money Glitch. Looking back over the jouranl of prayers we've prayed shows God's faithfulness to us. We see we can truly depend on Him. This helps us face future giants with faith, knowing that the same God that delivered us before is still able to deliver again.
Thank you for reminding us yolanda of a very crucial part of a Christian's life and that is continual communion with God. Journaling is very important and I agree with you, when you are going through hard times you can look back at all the answered prayers and remember that God has always brought us through those trials and is able and willing to do it once again.
Thanks, lcg4jc. It is wonderful to be in the hands of our Almighty God.
That continual communion puts us in an arena of faith in Him, like nothing else. Journaling prayers helps us build on that faith.
I have kept a notebook and it has been so useful, stay blessed Yoalanda and thank you.
Thank you, Tim. I have recently discovered the practice of journaling prayers and it is indeed very useful and rewarding in many ways. God bless you.
I agree pray on.
God answers and listens to the prayers of His righteous children.
Be blessed mam.
Thank you, iamjoseph.
God does listen to and answer the prayers of His righteous children.
God bless you.
This sounds like a great idea. I believe it could help me to develop a stronger relationship with my God.
Thanks for caring so much to write this hub and share it with us.
God bless ?
Noturningback, I feel certain that this concept will help you develop a stronger relationship with God.
Thank you for your time. And God bless you in your efforts to get closer to him.
Great article. In our visual society, sometimes if we can't look at it, it's harder for us to focus on it.
I remember joining a prayer group and being really surprised that they not only kept a journal of everyone's prayer requests, but a journal with 2 columns: one column for the request, and one column for the answer, and they would always go back and record the answer. I love that they prayed with such expectation. It taught me a lot about praying with faith.
Thanks, daleamy, for stopping by and for leaving your comment.
Yolanda...good hub, voted up, useful, interesting. I've kept journals since 12/13/80 and have recorded 206,809 specific answers...no brag, just a stats junky of sorts! George Mueller's biography and Brother Lawrence's Practicing the Presence of God were both influential in my walk. Keep steadfast, Sister! 1Cor. 15:58!!
Bob, I like those numbers, very encouraging. Thanks for stopping by.
samsons1 Level 5 Commenter 17 months ago
voted up and useful! Well written and great advise. God is faithful and just to answer our requests according to His will...