Trust when you pray

The greatest problem in prayer is to let go and let God .

It is impossible to determine what the future holds and therefore it is wise to be prepared for the vast unknown that lies ahead. The only effective way of doing it is to develop a practical prayer life... communication with God daily. A prayer life will give you strength in moments of weakness and comfort in times of sorrow. This is not achieved in a fleeting moment of time but if the fruit of sustained time spent in the presence of God.

Personal prayer has many facets. It is a wonderful source of comfort. Once you are aware of the tremendous power of prayer, you will discover that your view of being are being extended. It enables you to remain calm in the midst of life's storms.

There are many people who start to pray when they experience a crisis. The sad fact is that such prayer is usually a last act of despair when all other efforts have failed. Nevertheless, turn to God and call on Him in prayer under all circumstances in life. St Paul said to the Philippians 4:6 "... in everything by prayer and supplication, let your requests be known to God." Regardless of what crisis or need in your life may be, lay your problem confidently before God. He walked the same earthly road that we are walking and He will understand. Trust Him unconditionally and place yourself in His care. Believe in His ability to guide you along the road which He dotted out for you. Obey Him and He will transform your crisis and fear into an opportunity.

Many people maintain that prayer is an instinctive action with man. This may be true but powerful and virile prayer is the result of dedicated discipline and the right attitude towards God. If your intentions are honest, you would not only pray when you feel like it but you will find great joy and happiness in sharing every conceivable emotion and thought with God.

When the sun is shining, share your joy with God, and then when an ominous storm starts building up around you, you will not become panic stricken for you know in your heart that God is then in full control as well. Lay your prayers before Him and than God will give you that which you need according to His wisdom and you will recognise and accept His answers. Be rest assured that He will give you what is best for you. Gratefully accept His will and then experience His perfect peace in your heart.

Dear God, today I want to intercede for my daughter, Amanda that your merciful love will surround her, that your promises always were, still are and will always be that if your children turn to You in their need, You will always hear them and react to their call of distress. "Righteous are You, O Lord, when I plead with You." Jer 12:1. To You O Lord, who answered prayer, I readily want to pray according to Your will and I thank you that Your love enables Amanda to pray in faith, recognises and accepts Your answers. Help her to pray in childlike faith in the glorious assurance that You determine what is best for her and therefore we can say together: May Your will be done. Amen.