Prayer Tip #2-Place of Peace

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.  
I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.
John 14:27

Prayer is a time for you to leave everything behind that has been bothering you, distracting you, or weighing you down.  That includes the job, the spouse, the kids, etc.  Prayer is a special moment between you and God.  We often find ourselves trying to rush through prayer so that we can check it off of our "to do" list for the day, but it should be something we desire that gives us relief from everything else in the world.  Jesus said that He leaves us with peace and gives us peace.  You will never leave prayer the same way you entered it if you truly allow your mind and body to be at peace.  Let the Father wrap His arms around you and calm your spirit.

Let's try not to rush through prayer like we rush through life. It may take a little discipline to seek Him early, but if you do it enough it becomes a part of your day.  You may have to find a secret place to pray (that's what the old saints meant about prayer closet) so that you can completely be free to pray aloud, walk and pray, or just sit and pray in the spirit.  Whatever you decide to do find a place of peace so that God can bring peace to your heart.

Peace and Blessings,