Praying the Ordinary
Paul
instructed the Thessalonians to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
Today, focus on seeing and serving God in the everyday, ordinary events,
conversations, housework, homework, office work, etc. God is everywhere in our
ordinary surroundings. “Our vocation [and studies] is an asset to prayer
because our work becomes prayer. It is prayer in action.” (Prayer: Finding the
Heart’s True Home, by Richard J. Foster) As 1 Corinthians 10:31 says, “So
whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
Our ordinary days are enriched when we live to honour God in everything and
pray to Him through every moment.
Sample: Dear God! See that bird over there
that’s singing so beautifully? Thank You for it and for reminding me of the
detail and beauty that You’ve put into Your creation.
God,
washing
dishes really isn’t my favourite thing to do, but I’m here doing them
anyways. Thank You for scrubbing the dirt off of me and gently drying me
off. Your word says that you are the potter and I am the clay (Is
64:8). You have a
purpose for me, Master Potter, and thank You that I can’t slip through
Your
fingers and fall.
Dear
Jesus, the person walking towards me in the hall often looks dark and
troubled. I don't know his (her) story, but you do. Please pour your
grace and truth into his life with encouragement and healing.
Lord,
today I laughed really hard ! Thank You for filling me with joy and for letting
each day have its glad moments. It truly warms my heart.
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