Dedicated Prayer

Whenever we pray we should do it with intention. The word prayer is so loosely thrown around – often I wonder – do people even know how to pray? Prayer can be as simple as a conversation with God. I think prayer should include grace and thanks, but mostly prayer is talked about when people want or need something. Today everyone is talking about prayer and praying for better days ahead. I want to talk about Dedicated Prayer, which is prayer with intention. We can pray for grace, acceptance, guidance or resolve. What we need to do is specifically know what the desire is and ask! Ask with dedication to specifics. We can ask God for general things and you will receive general answers. I was talking to my husband last night and with our senior (Class of 2020) facing unprecedented obstacles with her medical issues, this virus, graduation, and college – He mentioned he constantly prays for guidance, but feels he’s not getting a response. With this lack of response, he carries frustration and anger. I reminded him right now all of these things are out of our control And God doesn’t know how to answer that for you. Maybe instead of praying for guidance, you should pray for acceptance and understanding. We may need guidance on how to accept and understand this new situation we are facing, but we need to address our prayer as such. What about sickness, addiction, or financial struggles or freedom? These are all general prayers. The prayers should be dedicated! Pray that the cancer/tumor, virus will heal/ shrink or whatever you need to heal the specific illness. Pray that the desire of want/need of ‘said addition’ will subside. Pray for a specific financial burden to be lifted – maybe to payoff a car or mortgage. Stay focused and pray continually. Be consistent and pray the dedicated prayer constantly. He will hear you and He will help you – If you Believe!