But I thought it was so good and such a great reminder.
"When we ask God to intervene in our lives or in someone else's life, we're actually admitting our own weakness. We come to God because we know we can't handle whatever situation we're in. We need help with our marriage, our kids, our future, our job, our decisions, or whatever else we seek help for. On the other hand, when we don't pray very much, we're really saying that even though the Lord created the universe, we think we can handle our problems and guide ourselves through life. It means that we are putting a lot of stock in our own intelligence and resources, quietly claiming our own sufficiency. Genuine prayer acknowledges who God is and our need for Him. That's a sign of humility." ~Chip Ingram - Good to Great in God's Eyes
I find myself praying a lot these days (or at least needing to pray -- see post entitled "Christmas Stinks"). And I've been convicted by how little I do actually pray and wondering what that must look like to God. I guess it looks like I've been trying to do a lot on my own... hmmmm...
10 years ago
