Free to Pray

 (day 18 of my 31 day blog series: Live Free.  )  

I love that I am free to pray anytime, anywhere. In my car, on a plane, stuck in traffic, or in the doctor’s office. In my house. In bed. While exercising, sitting outside in the sun, walking in nature, or quietly in public places. In a coffee house with a friend. On the phone, over text, or by email. By writing prayers in my journal. There are no limits to the creative ways I can talk to God. I love that I can be ruthlessly honest with Him and that He will always be there. After all He is Emmanuel, God with us, right? So I can cry, beg, whine, vent, get mad, laugh, or celebrate life with Him. His presence is an amazingly freeing gift to my needy heart. I’m so thankful that God bends His ear to hear me. Every. Single. Time.

Father God, thank You for inviting me into relationship with You through Your Word and prayer. Thank You for putting up with me and my highs and lows. Thank You for Your faithfulness. Thank You for Your grace. Thank You for Your mercy. Thank You for Your healing love.

Lord, I do believe, please help me with my unbelief. We both know what those areas are.

And Lord, please help me stop talking so much and start listening again. I can remember seasons when I sat in prayer just to listen. It was amazing. I remember the award of hearing You speak straight to me. Your voice comforted me when I needed it most. So why do I resist pausing to hear You today?

Come, Jesus, come and speak to me today. I’m listening and, as always, I need You. Amen.

Q4U:  Where do you usually pray? Do you have a routine? Please share in the comments here on my blog OR stop by my Facebook page.

(For all 31 days, click here: 31 day blog series: Live Free.  )