Good Thursday morning! Winter wheat harvest is underway for 2009; I see some fields cut and others still a bit on the green side. This is the time of the year that I am reminded that I am not the only one praying about weather. While someone in a city or town nearby might be praying for rain for their lawn or garden, many wheat farmers are praying for a dry spell to get their wheat cut and stored for the year. Our prayers often concern ourselves and what we know about our loved ones. But, do we know what is best for even ourselves?
The most important part of prayer may be confession, but what may be even more important is: Thy will be done. We think we know so much in prayer; heal this person, give that person some money, this organization needs this, that group needs that... but do we ever stop to just say "not my will, but thine be done, Lord"? Praise God that Jesus sent a Counselor and Comforter to give us a hand with our prayer life. Not only does the Holy Spirit remind us to pray for others too, but the Spirit makes intercession for us before the throne of God! The Spirit turns our prayers into a sweet incense before the Father. We don't have to worry about whether we are being heard or even if we are praying in just the right way. We have a friend in the Spirit who will make sure that every prayer is offered to God in the right way and at the right time. Cheer up! Your prayers are not going out into the void, but are presented in the best way by our Comforter, the Holy Spirit of God.
Whoo, what a cool morning! Kinda reminds me of that first month with a 'ber' on the end of it.
Bucky
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