Prayer Time

Joyce Mayerscik responded to Chris Carpenter’s devotional on Saturday. 

Chrissy’s devotional Saturday morning truly spoke to my heart.

I had planned my day on Tuesday to be able to come to prayer meeting to  lift my Journey family up in prayer. There are so many major concerns (health, financial and mental ) going on throughout the church. I wanted to join my voice in prayer for those I love and care for, for our church, our pastors, the community and world.

Just prior to coming to the meeting I went through another distressing incident that brought me to my knees. I considered  staying home, but I felt myself being pushed out the door to escape to a safe space. I came to the prayer meeting through a torrential downpour. As Chrissy said, I was greeted with love, but I did not want to respond on how I was feeling. Mainly because I feel it is the same issue over and over. 

As the scripture was read I felt myself experiencing the words being spoken. Then the words: “be still and know that I am God “ spoke into my heart. Could I find peace and stillness  with him? 

As I took a turn to pray for people close to me that are experiencing major health issues, I reached the point to pray for my issue.  I could not speak the words, tears started to pour out of me. I felt broken, Again. 

My dear friends placed their loving hands on my back and prayed for me and my concern. 

As much as I don’t want to feel out of control this was the place that I needed to be. My heart was being lifted in prayer to our Heavenly Father to give me comfort, love , and wisdom and discernment to handle life’s issues.

Since that meeting God has revealed to me a that I need a different approach to this ongoing concern. 

I recognize more and more everyday the power of prayer.

“Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”  1 Thess. 5:17-18 NLT

Make it a Meditative Monday! God is good…